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Rachael Thomas

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

140 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Michael Cooper (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we have seen the Prime Minister play the blame game when it comes to rising fuel prices. He likes to blame external factors. Last week, he blamed the provinces. However, at the end of the day, there is a lot he can do to bring down costs, including lifting all federal taxes on fuel. I would submit that the Prime Minister ought to control what he can control and lift those taxes, instead of playing this blame game. If he did so, he could save the average family $1,200. I wonder if my colleague could elaborate on some steps the Prime Minister could take.”

Statement grade

A+

Average 99 / 100

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

Positioning 4%Claims 33%Reasoning 39%The ask 25%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 5 wordsmy hon. colleague is correct.Positioning Claims · 35 wordsRight now, we know that in Canada, we are paying approximately 24¢ more per litre than people are paying in the United States of America.¹ We know it is 31¢ more than the world average.² Reasoning · 54 wordsThat being the case, it is a proof point that would suggest that this is not due to world economic factors, but rather domestic policy. Those domestic policies can be impacted and should be impacted by the government. It is its responsibility to act in the interest of the Canadian people and greater affordability. The ask · 35 wordsTo that end, it would be like taking off the industrial carbon tax, the fuel surcharge tax and the so-called clean standard tax that is applied to fuel, ³and making sure that we have reserves. Claims · 11 wordsThere is so much that can be done domestically to assist.

At a glance

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AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 95

1 of 1 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 “my hon. colleague is correct.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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 · 3

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 are paying approximately 24¢ more per litre than people are paying in the United States of America”Canadian diesel prices in October 2026 were approximately 24 cents per litre higher than United States average diesel prices.search
2“31¢ more than the world average”Canadian diesel prices in October 2026 were 31 cents per litre higher than the world average.search
3“taking off the industrial carbon tax, the fuel surcharge tax and the so-called clean standard tax that is applied to fuel”Federal taxes applied to fuel in Canada include the industrial carbon tax, the fuel surcharge tax and what the speaker calls the clean standard tax.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19