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Evan Solomon

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-21

109 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians are hungry, literally. They cannot afford to feed themselves. Today, Food Banks Canada released a report revealing that the number of visits is up 9% since the Prime Minister was elected on the promise that he would make food affordable. There were 2.35 million visits in one single month, and food banks are literally running out of food. The Prime Minister said on his first day in office that he would be judged by the price at the grocery store, so what is the verdict according to the 2.35 million people lined up at food banks?”

Statement grade

D–

40 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 53%Claims 11%Positioning 36%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 58 wordsbefore I answer, I want to thank the hon. member for the work he has done in his riding at CFB Wainwright.¹ We all stand with the families who lost loved ones and the families of the injured. We thank him for the work he has done in the community, and we all stand together on that tragedy.Thanks Claims · 12 wordsIn terms of affordability, the government has taken multiple measures on affordability, Positioning · 39 wordsand we look forward to the opposition at least once supporting those measures, whether it is our national school food program, the dental program or child care.Partly on point Just once we would love to see the opposition support affordability measures.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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 · 10

6 of 9 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “before I answer, I want to thank the hon. member for the work he has done in his riding at CFB Wainwright.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We all stand with the families who lost loved ones and the families of the injured.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We thank him for the work he has done in the community,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and we all stand together on that tragedy.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and we look forward to the opposition at least once supporting those measures, whether it is our national school food program, the dental program or child care.”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 “Just once we would love to see the opposition support affordability measures.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 36

3 of 9 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 question asked.

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 terms of affordability, the government has taken multiple measures on affordability,”The clause mentions that the government has taken multiple measures on affordability without answering the requested verdict.
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 we look forward to the opposition at least once supporting those measures, whether it is our national school food program, the dental program or child care.”The clause lists government affordability measures but focuses on demanding the opposition’s support for them.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Just once we would love to see the opposition support affordability measures.”The clause is a political request for the opposition to support affordability measures.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 9 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 · 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“thank the hon. member for the work he has done in his riding at CFB Wainwright”The speaker thanked the honorable member for the work performed in their riding at CFB Wainwright.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22