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Fraser Tolmie

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

113 words · 9 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Doug Shipley (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I was very fortunate about a year ago to be able to go out to this great member’s area. I remember flying in on that plane and looking out the window and seeing those beautiful fields of golden canola growing. I know it is near and dear to the production of agriculture out there. I wonder if the member who just spoke could relay exactly what this motion would do if and when passed. How much would it help those great farmers out there who are helping with these great canola fields that I witnessed when I was out in his area?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 80 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Thanks 7%Anecdote 22%Aside 6%Claims 24%Positioning 9%Reasoning 32%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 8 wordsI thank my colleague for a real question, ThanksAnecdote · 15 wordsand I am so sorry I was not there when he came to my riding.Anecdote Aside · 7 wordsThat is just a bit of contention.Aside Anecdote · 10 wordsI did go to Barrie, and he was not there.Anecdote Claims · 7 wordsTo answer the question, farmers need relief. Positioning · 10 wordsThey need a government to understand what they actually do.Positioning Claims · 8 wordsThey feed Canadians and they feed the world.Partly on point Reasoning · 36 wordsAny time we put taxes on them or we make things difficult for them, whether it is with fertilizer or fuel, it affects our food and our food chain. We need a better solution for farmers. Claims · 12 wordsThey need relief, and they are getting tired of not being heard.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 50

6 of 11 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank my colleague for a real question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and I am so sorry I was not there when he came to my riding.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “That is just a bit of contention.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I did go to Barrie,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and he was not there.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “They need a government to understand what they actually do.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 71

5 of 11 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “They need a government to understand what they actually do.”About farmers needing understanding from government, not what the motion would do.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “They feed Canadians and they feed the world.”About farmers’ role feeding Canadians, not what the motion would do.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We need a better solution for farmers.”A general call for a better solution, without saying what the motion would do.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “They need relief,”Restates the need for relief without explaining the motion’s measures.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “and they are getting tired of not being heard.”About farmers’ frustration at not being heard, not what the motion would do.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 100

0 of 11 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-19