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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-10-20

20 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Eric Lefebvre (Conservative). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Mr. Speaker, we are currently witnessing a historic moment. The Bloc Québécois is once again speaking out to demand that the Liberal government impose even more taxes on Quebeckers and Canadians. I would encourage people to listen to what was said in the past 10 minutes. We really see the difference between the Bloc Québécois, the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party. I understand why my hon. colleague, for whom I have a great deal of respect, is uncomfortable with these questions, because he, too, wants to make sure that Canadians have a good quality of life.”

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Procedure 100%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 20 wordsin less than 15 seconds, I will say that Bill C‑38 has an expiration date.¹ That is how it is.ProcedureUnearned certainty

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What the tags mean

Signal · 0

2 of 3 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 “in less than 15 seconds, I will say that Bill C‑38 has an expiration date.”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 “That is how it is.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

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 bill under debate.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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 · no score

No score. Excluded from the average.

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 “That is how it is”The formula asserts the point as settled without offering any source or support.

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“Bill C‑38 has an expiration date”Bill C-38 contains an expiry date, with its fuel excise tax relief ending March 31, 2027.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22