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Mark Carney

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-07

58 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to start by wishing you, the Prime Minister and all Canadians a happy Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, 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. One year after this Prime Minister came to power, despite his promises on affordability, things cost more. When will Canadians be able to afford a Thanksgiving meal?”

Statement grade

C–

56 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 72%Claims 28%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 42 wordsfirst of all, I would like to join the member for Toronto—St. Paul’s and all members of the House in marking this tragic anniversary. I would also like to join the Leader of the Opposition in wishing all Canadians a happy Thanksgiving.Thanks Claims · 16 wordsThe government has taken measures to help with affordability, to the tune of $20,000 per family.¹

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 26

3 of 3 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 “first of all, I would like to join the member for Toronto—St.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Paul’s and all members of the House in marking this tragic anniversary.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would also like to join the Leader of the Opposition in wishing all Canadians a happy Thanksgiving.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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“to the tune of $20,000 per family”The government’s affordability measures amount to $20,000 per family.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19