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Leslie Church

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-08

80 words · 2 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Scot Davidson (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, politicians can talk a glass eye to sleep, but I have a simple question. We like to hear yes-or-no answers. Most of the time, and there are three clocks in here, the Liberals would not even tell us what time it is. However, I have a simple question for the member: Does she believe there is an affordability crisis in Canada, yes or no?”

Statement grade

76 / 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.

Claims 69%The ask 31%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 40 wordsI think the actions of our government over the past year and a half demonstrate that we are very concerned about the costs that are facing Canadians, and we have done many things in our power to reduce those costs.Vague promise The ask · 25 wordsI wold urge my colleague and friend across the way to get on board and support things such as child care in our home province, Claims · 15 wordswhich is saving families right now over $10,000 a year for a child in care.¹Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 46

4 of 5 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.

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 “I think the actions of our government over the past year and a half demonstrate that we are very concerned about the costs that are facing Canadians,”Expresses concern about costs facing Canadians but never answers whether she believes there is an affordability crisis.
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 “and we have done many things in our power to reduce those costs.”Lists government action on costs without giving the yes-or-no answer asked for.
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 “I wold urge my colleague and friend across the way to get on board and support things such as child care in our home province,”Urges the member to support government measures instead of answering whether there is a crisis.
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 saving families right now over $10,000 a year for a child in care.”Cites child care savings as a cost measure, not a yes-or-no answer on the crisis.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 80

1 of 5 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 “we have done many things in our power to reduce those costs”The commitment to reducing costs names no specific measure, actor or figure.

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“saving families right now over $10,000 a year for a child in care”Child care in Ontario (the speaker’s home province) is saving families with a child in care over $10,000 a year.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19