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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

151 words · 9 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Warren Steinley (Conservative). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Madam Speaker, I think my hon. colleague from Whitby got confused; I think he read a 2024 speech that he read a couple of years ago. I remember in this House when the now finance minister promised that grocery prices would be down by Thanksgiving and that was in 2024. Members will remember he called all the grocery CEOs together and said, “That is it. We are going to have lower grocery prices by Thanksgiving.” I am wondering if there are any updates to the member’s speech on whether grocery prices have lowered since 2024.”

Statement grade

B+

81 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Thanks 9%Claims 86%The ask 5%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordsI am glad to get the member opposite’s question, which I always appreciate.Thanks Claims · 130 wordsOur government has done a lot of things to make life more affordable for Canadians.Partly on point We have, as I said in my speech, launched the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.¹ The third instalment of those cheques went out just yesterday.² That is $1,890 for a family of four to help make life a bit more affordable.³ We also just moved forward with announcing the productivity mega deduction, ⁴which is a measure that I am sure the Conservatives would support because of its immediate expensing. It is really generous tax deductions for new business investment that will enhance productivity in Canada and will support every one of our industries, including our agriculture and manufacturing industries, all across the country.Partly on point We also suspended the fuel excise tax and are now extending it.⁵ The ask · 8 wordsI hope the members opposite will support this.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 88

2 of 9 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 am glad to get the member opposite’s question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “which I always appreciate.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 51

7 of 9 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 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 “Our government has done a lot of things to make life more affordable for Canadians.”About general affordability measures, not the diesel price relief the motion proposes.
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 “as I said in my speech, launched the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.”About a grocery benefit, not the diesel measures before the House.
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 “The third instalment of those cheques went out just yesterday.”About the grocery benefit payments, not the diesel measures before the House.
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 “That is $1,890 for a family of four to help make life a bit more affordable.”About the grocery benefit amount, not the diesel measures before the House.
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 also just moved forward with announcing the productivity mega deduction,”About a general business tax measure, not the diesel measures before the House.
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 a measure that I am sure the Conservatives would support because of its immediate expensing.”About the business tax measure’s reception, not the diesel measures before the House.
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 “It is really generous tax deductions for new business investment that will enhance productivity in Canada and will support every one of our industries, including our agriculture and manufacturing industries, all across the country.”About the business tax measure’s effects, not the diesel measures before the House.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 9 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 · 5

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“launched the Canada groceries and essentials benefit”The Canadian government launched a Canada groceries and essentials benefit.search
2“The third instalment of those cheques went out just yesterday”The third instalment of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit cheques was issued on October 5, 2026.search
3“$1,890 for a family of four”The Canada groceries and essentials benefit provides $1,890 for a family of four.search
4“moved forward with announcing the productivity mega deduction”The government announced the productivity mega deduction, a tax measure allowing immediate expensing of new business investment.search
5“suspended the fuel excise tax and are now extending it”The government suspended the fuel excise tax and is now extending that suspension.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19