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Peter Schiefke

Liberal on Finance 2026-10-23

78 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 85 / 100

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

Positioning 40%Claims 32%The question 28%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 31 wordswe live in a time when global events have local repercussions. As families, businesses and workers in my riding navigate this new world, they are striving to build a better future.Positioning Claims · 25 wordsEarlier this week, the Minister of Finance announced that the next steps in our plan to build Canada stronger will be unveiled on November 5.¹ The question · 22 wordsAs we look forward to budget 2026, can the minister tell the House how we are building a stronger, more resilient economy?

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 55

2 of 2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “we live in a time when global events have local repercussions.”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 “As families, businesses and workers in my riding navigate this new world, they are striving to build a better future.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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“the next steps in our plan to build Canada stronger will be unveiled on November 5”The Minister of Finance announced that the next steps in the plan to build Canada stronger will be unveiled on November 5.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24