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Grant Jackson

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-10-08

148 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague on the opposite side indicated a “mission accomplished” banner. On this side of the House, we have never said such a thing, because we always want to put forward more measures to support Canadians. I am wondering why the member opposite’s party is always voting against the affordability measures that this government has brought forward.”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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

Claims 18%Aside 14%Reasoning 66%Procedure 1%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 27 wordsI think the member needs to check with her colleague, who listed all of the things she believes have solved the affordability crisis in her previous question.¹Partly on point Aside · 21 wordsI will let the two of them on that side sort that out. They can check Hansard and figure it out.AsideOff point Reasoning · 28 wordsThe reason we vote against the Liberals’ budgets is that they are massively overspending in areas that do not matter and are not providing real relief to Canadians.² Procedure · 2 wordsIn fact, ProcedureReasoning · 70 wordsbecause of the inflationary nature of them, they are actually causing the affordability crisis to get worse. If the member and her government are capable of bringing forward a balanced budget that makes targeted investments to bring the cost of food, diesel and other items down, we would consider voting in favour of it, but until they get their spending under control, they are making the problem worse, not better.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 79

3 of 6 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I will let the two of them on that side sort that out.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “They can check Hansard and figure it out.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “In fact,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 85

3 of 6 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 member needs to check with her colleague, who listed all of the things she believes have solved the affordability crisis in her previous question.”A jab about an earlier question’s consistency, not an answer to why the party votes against the measures.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I will let the two of them on that side sort that out.”A deflection telling the other side to sort itself out, giving no answer.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They can check Hansard and figure it out.”A suggestion to consult Hansard instead of answering.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 2

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“listed all of the things she believes have solved the affordability crisis in her previous question”In her previous question in this debate, the member (the member for Toronto—St. Paul’s or the questioner named in the exchange) listed things she believes have addressed the affordability crisis.search
2“we vote against the Liberals’ budgets”The Conservative members, including Grant Jackson, have voted against the Liberal government’s budgets.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19