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Anju Dhillon

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-08

60 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Marc Dalton (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the cost of living is a concern for Canadians. That is clear. Canada ranks at the bottom of the list of the 38 OECD countries. Does my colleague agree that a strong economy is a major factor for affordability and jobs? Does she realize that having an economy as weak as ours is right now lowers the value of the Canadian dollar, which increases the price of imports? Does she agree that the feeble efforts to promote resource development have lowered Canadians’ quality of life? She can choose which question she would like to answer.”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Procedure 22%Reasoning 78%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 13 wordsmy colleague raised a number of questions, and unfortunately my time is limited.Procedure Reasoning · 47 wordsIf we want to address issues like quality of life and affordability, it is clear to me that attracting investment from our allies will help us build an economy that can support Canadians.Unearned certainty During these difficult times, this will really help us to build a stronger country.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 75

2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “my colleague raised a number of questions,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and unfortunately my time is limited.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

2 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 “If we want to address issues like quality of life and affordability, it is clear to me that attracting investment from our allies will help us build an economy that can support Canadians.”Offers her own approach on attracting investment for the economy without saying whether she agrees with the questions put.
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 “During these difficult times, this will really help us to build a stronger country.”A general remark about building a stronger country that does not address what was asked.

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 · 29

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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “it is clear to me”The phrase asserts clarity without offering any source for the claim about attracting investment.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-19