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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on Taxation 2026-10-06

77 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Shannon Stubbs (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, for 11 years, Liberal taxes and red tape blocked pipelines and new refineries from moving and producing Canadian fuel. Canada is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, but diesel hit $2.63 a litre last month, up 71% from a year ago. When diesel costs more, farmers, truckers, builders and families all pay more for everything. Canadians need lower taxes, not more excuses. Will the Prime Minister support our emergency fuel relief plan and scrap all federal taxes on diesel to save Canadians money?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Claims 83%Positioning 17%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 64 wordsCanadians know that war has driven up fuel prices around the world.Unearned certainty That is why we suspended the federal carbon price and the federal excise tax on diesel.¹ Since last September, we have taken 25¢ off a litre of diesel.² We continue to respond by making Canada more energy-secure and less beholden to global energy price volatility by building the energy infrastructure we need.Vague promise Positioning · 13 wordsWe would really like the Conservatives to help us do that as well.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 79

1 of 5 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 “We would really like the Conservatives to help us do that as well.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 71

2 of 5 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 “We continue to respond by making Canada more energy-secure and less beholden to global energy price volatility by building the energy infrastructure we need.”About the government’s energy infrastructure plans, not whether it will scrap diesel taxes.
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 would really like the Conservatives to help us do that as well.”A call for the Conservatives to help, not an answer to whether the taxes will be scrapped.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 48

2 of 5 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Canadians know”It asserts that all Canadians accept the claim instead of citing any source.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We continue to respond by making Canada more energy-secure”It commits to an ongoing goal with no specific measure, date or success condition named.

Claims · 2

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“we suspended the federal carbon price and the federal excise tax on diesel”The federal government suspended the federal carbon price and the federal excise tax on diesel.search
2“Since last September, we have taken 25¢ off a litre of diesel”Since September 2025, federal measures have reduced the price of diesel by 25 cents a litre.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19