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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on Taxation 2026-10-06

35 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to John Barlow (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, here are the consequences of bad Liberal policy. Stephen, a grain farmer, told me that high diesel prices are costing him $5,000 a day. During harvest, they are going 24-7. The bill is going to be more than $100,000 just in additional fuel prices for one farm. Farmers, truckers and manufacturers are all paying soaring diesel prices, and now Canadian families have to brace themselves for even higher grocery prices. Will the Prime Minister support our plan for diesel price relief to give farmers a break today?”

Statement grade

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

The ask 66%Positioning 34%

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

Mr. Speaker, The ask · 23 wordsthis is how the member opposite can help his concerned member: Partly on pointvote for Bill C-38 and extend the exemption on the diesel tax.¹ Positioning · 12 wordsWhy do they not do something that will actually make a difference?PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 63

1 of 3 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Why do they not do something that will actually make a difference?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 64

2 of 3 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 question asked.

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 “this is how the member opposite can help his concerned member:”It addresses what the member opposite can do rather than the relief asked about, only setting up the next clause.
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 “Why do they not do something that will actually make a difference?”It is a challenge to the opposition’s conduct rather than a further statement on the relief asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 1

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

1“Bill C-38 and extend the exemption on the diesel tax”Bill C-38 extends the exemption on the diesel tax.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19