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Melissa Lantsman

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-10-20

76 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Carlos Leitão (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague pointed out that we voted against the Conservative motion earlier today. At the same time, she worries about the deficit but would have us increase it even more with the measures that were included in her party’s motion. I have a very simple question: Will the Conservative Party vote for Bill C-38 or not?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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

Aside 18%Claims 21%Reasoning 16%The ask 21%Positioning 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 14 wordsI wish the member had listened to my speech before he asked the question.Aside Claims · 16 wordsOf course we will vote for affordability measures.Vague promise Of course we will vote for tax cuts.Vague promise Reasoning · 12 wordsIt is a small piece of relief for families that need it. The ask · 16 wordsHowever, we want the Liberals to recognize that a whole lot more needs to be done. Positioning · 18 wordsIt was needed well before the member got here and will be needed well after he is gone.Positioning

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 54

2 of 4 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 wish the member had listened to my speech before he asked the question.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It was needed well before the member got here and will be needed well after he is gone.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 71

2 of 4 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 “affordability measures”The commitment refers to measures without defining specific actions or targets.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “tax cuts”The commitment lacks specific definition regarding what cuts would be made.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-22