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Melissa Lantsman

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-10-20

47 words · 1 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, some Conservative MPs are saying that they want to get rid of the excise tax permanently, whereas this particular member says it is a suspension until maybe July 1. What is the Conservative Party’s actual position? Does it want to permanently get rid of the excise tax, or is it talking about a suspension?”

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Claims 100%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 47 wordswe certainly want to reduce taxes for every single Canadian family for as long as possible, Partly on pointVague promiseand we want to do it by cutting the frivolous spending of the Liberal government, the spending that continues to go up and that charges Canadians interest on its borrowed dime.Off point

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Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 17

2 of 3 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.

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 certainly want to reduce taxes for every single Canadian family for as long as possible,”The clause states a general desire to reduce taxes without addressing the specific policy structure of the excise tax.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and we want to do it by cutting the frivolous spending of the Liberal government, the spending that continues to go up and that charges Canadians interest on its borrowed dime.”The clause discusses cutting Liberal government spending instead of stating the Conservative tax position.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 63

1 of 3 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 “reduce taxes for every single Canadian family for as long as possible”The commitment lacks a defined action, scope, or timeframe for the tax reduction.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-22