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Pierre Poilievre

Conservative on The Economy 2026-10-07

80 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Greeting 20%Claims 68%The question 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 16 wordsI want to start by wishing you, the Prime Minister and all Canadians a happy Thanksgiving.Greeting Claims · 54 wordsUnfortunately, for many families, the cost of their Thanksgiving meal will take some of the joy out of the day. According to Dalhousie University, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal has risen by 10% since last year.¹ One year after this Prime Minister came to power, despite his promises on affordability, things cost more. The question · 10 wordsWhen will Canadians be able to afford a Thanksgiving meal?

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 75

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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I want to start by wishing you, the Prime Minister and all Canadians a happy Thanksgiving.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

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 · 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“the cost of a Thanksgiving meal has risen by 10% since last year”According to Dalhousie University, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal in Canada rose by 10% from 2025 to 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19