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Carol Anstey

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-10-20

116 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to John-Paul Danko (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, my wife is from Corner Brook, so I had an opportunity to spend some time with family in the member opposite’s riding this summer. I also had a chance to go across the strait to Labrador. I can certainly understand that, in the vast rural landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador, fuel prices are a real concern for her constituents. I am a little frustrated. I have an ongoing frustration that the members opposite, not just this member, continuously focus on what I would say are silly partisan gimmicks and continuously miss the big picture. In particular, we are talking about the cost of oil and gas as a global commodity, and I did not hear the member opposite reference the causes of the current increase in costs to fuel, gasoline and diesel, which are, of course, the U.S. war against Iran and the conflict of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Her colleagues also mentioned Venezuela and other conflicts. Will the member opposite recognize those as the root causes of the cost of fuel in Canada?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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

Aside 16%Positioning 28%Claims 17%Procedure 8%Reasoning 32%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 18 wordsthe member opposite is certainly welcome to visit my riding at any time.Partly on point It is a beautiful riding.AsideOff point Positioning · 32 wordsWhat is equally frustrating is when we speak up for Canadians and tell their stories, and then the Liberals tell us we are playing silly partisan games. I find that equally frustrating.Positioning Claims · 20 wordsThere are many components of fuel prices that we can control and that the federal government can offer relief on, Partly on pointProcedure · 9 wordsand that is exactly what we are talking about.Procedure Reasoning · 37 wordsWe need to do the things we can do. There are things we can control that would have a direct impact on immediate relief on fuel prices for Canadians. In this current environment, that is extremely important.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 44

6 of 15 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 “the member opposite is certainly welcome to visit my riding at any time.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “It is a beautiful riding.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “What is equally frustrating is when we speak up for Canadians and tell their stories,”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 then the Liberals tell us we are playing silly partisan games.”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 “I find that equally frustrating.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and that is exactly what we are talking about.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

9 of 15 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 “the member opposite is certainly welcome to visit my riding at any time.”It engages with the partisan context of the opponent’s remarks, but not the economic cause of the fuel prices.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is a beautiful riding.”It provides a description of the riding rather than engaging with the substance of the question.
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 “What is equally frustrating is when we speak up for Canadians and tell their stories,”It acknowledges the frustration raised by the opponent without answering the question about fuel price causes.
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 then the Liberals tell us we are playing silly partisan games.”It addresses the accusation of focusing on partisan issues without answering the question about fuel price causes.
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 “I find that equally frustrating.”It agrees with the opponent’s emotional frustration rather than answering the factual question.
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 “There are many components of fuel prices that we can control and that the federal government can offer relief on,”It shifts the discussion to controllable domestic components of fuel prices instead of addressing the global causes mentioned.
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 need to do the things we can do.”It offers a general sentiment about taking action without addressing the specific causes of the cost increase.
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 “There are things we can control that would have a direct impact on immediate relief on fuel prices for Canadians.”It emphasizes factors that the government can control, pivoting away from the global causes 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 “In this current environment, that is extremely important.”It offers a general statement on the importance of the current economic environment.

Respect · 100

0 of 15 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 · 100

0 of 15 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.

Nothing lost points.

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