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Heather McPherson

NDP on Business of Supply 2026-10-08

58 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Scot Davidson (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I have a simple question for the member for Edmonton Strathcona. Does she believe there is an affordability crisis in Canada today?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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Claims 100%

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Claims · 58 wordsYes, Mr. Speaker, there is an affordability crisis. There is a crisis with wages not keeping up to the rate of inflation.¹ There is a crisis with seniors and people living with disabilities. There is a crisis of people being unable to afford their lives while the ultrawealthy are getting wealthier on the backs of everyday Canadian workers.

At a glance

AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

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“wages not keeping up to the rate of inflation”In Canada, wages are not keeping up to the rate of inflation.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19