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Kody Blois

Liberal on Taxation 2026-10-06

161 words · 13 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to Cheryl Gallant (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, higher fuel prices are official Liberal Party policy. Higher diesel prices mean that everything that moves by truck, train or cargo ship costs more. Canadians are suffering due to Liberal inaction. They cannot feed their kids press releases. Just like with the carbon tax and the gas tax, the Liberals will not do anything for Canadians until the polls shift. Will the Liberals stop wasting time and join us in passing the emergency fuel relief plan?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 71 / 100

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

Procedure 6%Positioning 20%Claims 57%The ask 17%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsrespectfully, I reject the entire premise of the question.Procedure Positioning · 11 wordsWe have been taking action on supporting affordability across this country.PositioningVague promise Claims · 21 wordsWe have before the House right now the ability to extend the federal fuel excise tax removal on gasoline and diesel.¹ The ask · 17 wordsThe hon. member and her party have the opportunity to support the government’s initiative in that matter. Claims · 32 wordsYesterday, the groceries and essentials benefit, ²which is providing recipients somewhere between $200 and $300 per family, found its way to Canadian families.³ We know there are challenges happening around the world.Partly on pointUnearned certainty Positioning · 14 wordsThe government is taking the initiatives it can to be able to support Canadians.PositioningVague promise The ask · 10 wordsWe would certainly like the Conservatives to join that effort. Claims · 12 wordsThe member is from Pembroke. There are lots of farmers in Pembroke. Positioning · 8 wordsWe have a lot to say for farmers.Positioning Claims · 27 wordsThe member ran on a platform in April 2025 with not a single thing to say for Canadian farmers.⁴ That is the record of the Conservative Party.Off point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 64

4 of 15 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “respectfully, I reject the entire premise of the question.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We have been taking action on supporting affordability across this country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The government is taking the initiatives it can to be able to support Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We have a lot to say for farmers.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 50

8 of 15 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 “Yesterday, the groceries and essentials benefit,”About the groceries and essentials benefit, another affordability measure rather than the fuel relief motion asked about.
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 “which is providing recipients somewhere between $200 and $300 per family, found its way to Canadian families.”About the groceries and essentials benefit, not the fuel relief plan the question put.
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 know there are challenges happening around the world.”About world challenges generally, offering no answer on the fuel relief motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The member is from Pembroke.”About the member’s riding, not the fuel relief motion asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “There are lots of farmers in Pembroke.”About farmers in the member’s riding, not the question put.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We have a lot to say for farmers.”General praise for farmers, not the fuel relief plan asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The member ran on a platform in April 2025 with not a single thing to say for Canadian farmers.”An attack on the member’s 2025 platform in place of an answer on the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is the record of the Conservative Party.”About the Conservative Party’s record, not the fuel relief motion asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 15 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 · 69

3 of 15 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “taking action on supporting affordability”Committing to affordability action names no measure, date or success condition.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “We know there are challenges”“We know” asserts certainty in place of any source or evidence.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “taking the initiatives it can”No specific initiative, measure or date is named for the government’s claimed action.

Claims · 4

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“the ability to extend the federal fuel excise tax removal on gasoline and diesel”Legislation or a motion to extend the removal of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel is before the House of Representatives as of October 6, 2026.search
2“Yesterday, the groceries and essentials benefit”The groceries and essentials benefit was paid to recipients on October 5, 2026.search
3“somewhere between $200 and $300 per family”The groceries and essentials benefit provides recipients between $200 and $300 per family.search
4“ran on a platform in April 2025 with not a single thing to say for Canadian farmers”The Conservative Party’s April 2025 election platform contained no measures for Canadian farmers.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19