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Kurt Holman

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-10-20

53 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, in response to my question earlier, my colleague mentioned that he was in favour of measures to help Canadians deal with the cost of living. I would like to ask him a simple question. If he is in favour of this type of measure, why did he vote against making the school food program permanent?”

Statement grade

77 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 45%Reasoning 55%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 24 wordsthe affordability crisis is there.² I hear about it constantly from my constituents in London—Fanshawe.¹ This crisis is also affecting Canadians as a whole.³ Reasoning · 29 wordsTherefore, with regard to Bill C-38 and removing taxes on diesel, it would be the first step in dealing with this affordability crisis that is taking place right now.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.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 47

4 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.

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 affordability crisis is there.”It speaks to the affordability crisis generally, not to his vote on the school food program.
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 hear about it constantly from my constituents in London—Fanshawe.”It is about what constituents raise, not the question about the school food program vote.
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 “This crisis is also affecting Canadians as a whole.”It restates the crisis affecting Canadians, not why the vote was cast.
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 “Therefore, with regard to Bill C-38 and removing taxes on diesel, it would be the first step in dealing with this affordability crisis that is taking place right now.”It returns to Bill C-38’s tax reduction without addressing the school food program vote asked about.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 3

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“I hear about it constantly from my constituents in London—Fanshawe”Kurt Holman hears about the affordability crisis constantly from his constituents in London—Fanshawe.search
2“the affordability crisis is there”The affordability crisis is present.search
3“This crisis is also affecting Canadians as a whole”The affordability crisis affects Canadians as a whole.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22