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Tamara Jansen

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

81 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Marilyn Gladu (Liberal). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, we are at a critical moment in our country’s history. We see the unjustified tariffs from the U.S., and the price of oil and gas going up, and we know that action is needed. If we look back at the last world economic recession, in 2008, it was the current Prime Minister who worked with then prime minister Stephen Harper and Jim Flaherty to invest in infrastructure and projects here at home in order to keep the economy going, and it worked. The Prime Minister is applying that experience now, and I think it is the right approach. Would the member not agree that building projects in the national interest to create jobs, protecting ourselves by diversifying our trade and bolstering our defence are all good things?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Claims 70%Reasoning 14%The ask 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 57 wordsnobody disputes that tariffs and global uncertainty are hurting our economy.Unearned certainty In fact, Prime Minister Harper balanced the budget during those difficult times.¹Off point The PBO acknowledges that these are tough times, but it also tells us that since June, stronger revenues created $37 billion in additional fiscal room while the government announced $52.6 billion in new measures.²³ Reasoning · 11 wordsThat is a choice about how to use the available money, The ask · 13 wordsand it is entirely reasonable to ask the Prime Minister to explain it.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 82

1 of 2 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 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 “In fact, Prime Minister Harper balanced the budget during those difficult times.”The statement references the balancing of the budget during a previous government’s time.

Reasoning · 93

0 of 2 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 2

Conclusion“That is a choice about how to use the available money,”

Because“but it also tells us that since June, stronger revenues created $37 billion in additional fiscal room while the government announced $52.6 billion in new measures.”

Reason given
Conclusion“and it is entirely reasonable to ask the Prime Minister to explain it.”

Because“That is a choice about how to use the available money,”

Reason given

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 · 83

1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “nobody disputes”It asserts a universal consensus without offering any source or evidence.

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“Prime Minister Harper balanced the budget during those difficult times”Prime Minister Stephen Harper balanced the federal budget during the 2008 global recession period.search
2“since June, stronger revenues created $37 billion in additional fiscal room”The Parliamentary Budget Officer reported that since June 2026 stronger revenues created $37 billion in additional fiscal room.search
3“the government announced $52.6 billion in new measures”The government announced $52.6 billion in new fiscal measures since June 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29