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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-10-20

62 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the government justifies this measure on the grounds that gasoline prices have risen as a result of the oil shock. It even tells us that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on certain member countries to take this approach. However, if gasoline prices have not come down, the government’s entire rationale falls apart, and what it is proposing makes absolutely no sense. That is my main question. I am being told that the bill specifies a date, but what the bill proposes is tied to the price of gasoline. Let me be clear. The question is straightforward. I do not want to hear about a date. If, when the bill calls for the excise tax to be reinstated, gasoline prices have not fallen and remain at the same high level, will the government nevertheless restore the excise tax regardless of the price of gasoline? That is my question.”

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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

Claims 69%The question 13%Aside 6%Positioning 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 24 wordsunder Bill C‑38, the excise tax of 10¢ a litre will be reinstated on April 1, 2027.¹ That is what the bill provides for. The question · 8 wordsWill there be another bill down the road? Aside · 4 wordsI have no idea.Aside Positioning · 7 wordsWe will see when the time comes.PositioningOff pointVague promise Claims · 19 wordsHowever, according to this bill, the excise tax of 10¢ a litre will be reinstated on April 1, 2027.²

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 79

2 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 have no idea.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We will see when the time comes.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 71

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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Will there be another bill down the road?”Speculates about possible future legislation rather than what this bill provides.
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 have no idea.”Addresses the speaker’s uncertainty about future bills, not the reinstatement under this bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We will see when the time comes.”Defers to a future date instead of answering what the bill provides.

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 · 86

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will see when the time comes.”The statement makes a commitment about the future without providing specific conditions or measures.

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“the excise tax of 10¢ a litre will be reinstated on April 1, 2027.”Bill C-38 provides that the excise tax of 10¢ a litre will be reinstated on April 1, 2027.search
2“the excise tax of 10¢ a litre will be reinstated on April 1, 2027.”Bill C-38 provides that the excise tax of 10¢ a litre will be reinstated on April 1, 2027.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22