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Leslie Church

Liberal on Employment 2026-10-09

98 words · 4 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Vincent Ho (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, it is Thanksgiving, and this morning’s latest job numbers are devastating. Almost 70,000 jobs were lost in September, bringing that to a staggering 110,000 jobs lost in just two months. Unemployment has skyrocketed to 6.5%, which is the second highest in the G7. Recently I spoke with Jordan, a father in Richmond Hill who is worried about losing his job while struggling to keep up with the Liberal affordability crisis. While hard-working Canadians worry about their next paycheque, the out-of-touch Liberal government keeps delivering more talk but no results. How many more Canadians have to lose their jobs before the Liberal Prime Minister puts down the $500 buttercups and admits that he is failing to do his?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 68 / 100

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

Positioning 48%Claims 52%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 18 wordsCanadians are looking for a serious government with a serious plan, and that is what we are delivering.PositioningVague promise Claims · 18 wordsGlobal volatility, economic uncertainty and trade tensions are having a direct impact on Canadian families, workers and businesses, Positioning · 29 wordsbut we are focused on what we can control. We are focused on investing, driving growth, attracting investment and investing in people and skills and the retraining we need.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise Claims · 33 wordsOur per capita job creation has nearly doubled that of the United States since September 2024, ¹and our private sector is holding strong, creating 24,000 new jobs in September and adding 163,000 jobs—²³

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 46

4 of 11 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Canadians are looking for a serious government with a serious plan,”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 “and that is what we are delivering.”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 “but we are focused on what we can control.”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 “We are focused on investing, driving growth, attracting investment and investing in people and skills and the retraining we need.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 60

5 of 11 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 question asked.

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 “Canadians are looking for a serious government with a serious plan,”A claim about the government’s seriousness, not the job losses or the failure the question raised.
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 that is what we are delivering.”A general claim of delivering a plan, not addressing the job losses asked about.
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 “Global volatility, economic uncertainty and trade tensions are having a direct impact on Canadian families, workers and businesses,”Background on global pressures affecting families and workers, without addressing the question of failure.
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 we are focused on what we can control.”States the government’s focus, but does not answer the question about job losses.
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 “We are focused on investing, driving growth, attracting investment and investing in people and skills and the retraining we need.”Lists the government’s priorities without addressing the job losses or the claim of failure.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 · 66

2 of 11 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 “that is what we are delivering”The claim of delivering a serious plan names no measure, date or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are focused on investing, driving growth, attracting investment”The commitment lists general goals with no specific measure, date or test of success.

Claims · 3

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“Our per capita job creation has nearly doubled that of the United States since September 2024”Canada’s per capita job creation since September 2024 has been nearly double that of the United States.search
2“creating 24,000 new jobs in September”Canada’s private sector created 24,000 new jobs in September 2026.search
3“adding 163,000 jobs”Canada’s private sector has added 163,000 jobs over the recent period referenced in the statement.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19