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Eric Lefebvre

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

43 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Madam Speaker, I would first like to congratulate former NDP MP Olivia Chow on her re-election and for receiving the greatest vote count by any mayor in Canadian history last night. My colleague, in his speech, talked a lot about small and medium-sized businesses and the pressures they are facing. Right now, we are seeing record profits for big oil, big banks, big grocery and big telecommunications companies. Does he agree that there should be an excess profit tax on those posting obscene amounts of profits? That could then reduce taxes for small and medium-sized businesses so some of the pressure can be taken off them. The big corporations are eating their lunch right now and it is time we provide relief for them.”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Positioning 26%Reasoning 53%Promise 21%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 11 wordsthe Conservative Party is the party that wants to lower taxes.PositioningOff point Reasoning · 23 wordsWe need to cut red tape in Ottawa, reduce the size of government and put money back in the pockets of all Canadians.Partly on point Promise · 9 wordsThat is what the next Conservative government will do.Off pointVague promise

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 · 72

1 of 5 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 “the Conservative Party is the party that wants to lower taxes.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 26

3 of 5 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 motion under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “the Conservative Party is the party that wants to lower taxes.”Praise of the Conservative Party’s own position in place of an answer to the excess profit tax 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 “We need to cut red tape in Ottawa, reduce the size of government and put money back in the pockets of all Canadians.”About the party’s own plan on taxes and government size, not whether there should be an excess profit tax on large corporations.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is what the next Conservative government will do.”A general promise about a future government, offering no answer to the question put.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 77

1 of 5 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 “That is what the next Conservative government will do”The commitment names no date, mechanism or success condition for how taxes would be lowered or money returned.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-29