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Heather McPherson

NDP on Business of Supply 2026-10-08

171 words · 10 sentences · 15 clauses

Replying to Eric St-Pierre (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member’s comments on affordability. About an hour ago, the Prime Minister made an announcement on energy efficiency in my home province of Quebec, announcing $2 billion to retrofit 820,000 homes, with low-income Canadians getting up to $10,000 for heat pumps. This is going to be a reduction in emissions of 25 megatonnes, and it is going to increase the comfort in homes. I am curious. Does the member for Edmonton Strathcona think heat pump subsidies are good for Canadians and good for her constituents in Edmonton?”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Anecdote 29%Reasoning 33%Claims 11%Positioning 16%Promise 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 50 wordswe installed a heat pump in my home in Edmonton just this summer, ¹and I am absolutely delighted with it. We also have solar panels.² However, let us be realistic. I have a very good job where I can actually afford to pay for these things and to install them.Anecdote Reasoning · 57 wordsWe need to do everything we can to provide supports to those folks who cannot afford to retrofit their homes. Any part we can take in making sure that Canadians can retrofit their homes, and the buildings in our communities, helps. It is insufficient, though, if it is not done in a way that Canadians can access. Claims · 19 wordsI have not had an opportunity to look at the Prime Minister’s announcement that he made an hour ago.Partly on point Positioning · 27 wordsOf course, as always, I would prefer that the Prime Minister share his thoughts with parliamentarians in the House. That does not seem to be his priority, PositioningOff pointPromise · 18 wordsbut certainly, I will pay attention and will read it after I am done in the House today.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 47

8 of 12 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 story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “we installed a heat pump in my home in Edmonton just this summer,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and I am absolutely delighted with it.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “We also have solar panels.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “However, let us be realistic.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I have a very good job where I can actually afford to pay for these things and to install them.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Of course,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “as always, I would prefer that the Prime Minister share his thoughts with parliamentarians in the House.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That does not seem to be his priority,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 58

4 of 12 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 have not had an opportunity to look at the Prime Minister’s announcement that he made an hour ago.”Says she has not reviewed the announcement asked about, not whether the subsidies are good.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “as always, I would prefer that the Prime Minister share his thoughts with parliamentarians in the House.”About where the Prime Minister makes announcements, not the merits of the subsidies.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That does not seem to be his priority,”About the Prime Minister’s priorities in communicating, not the subsidies.
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 “but certainly, I will pay attention and will read it after I am done in the House today.”Says she will read the announcement later rather than addressing whether the subsidies are good.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 12 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“we installed a heat pump in my home in Edmonton just this summer”Heather McPherson had a heat pump installed in her Edmonton home in the summer of 2026.search
2“We also have solar panels”Heather McPherson’s Edmonton home has solar panels.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19