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Shafqat Ali

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-29

58 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kristina Tesser Derksen (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, in a shifting global economy, Canadians and businesses need fewer barriers and faster, more efficient government services. Our government recently introduced Bill S-7, the cutting red tape for all Canadians act. I would ask the President of the Treasury Board to explain how these measures will make life easier for Canadians and help Canadian businesses compete and grow.”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Reasoning 60%Claims 24%Procedure 7%Positioning 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 26 wordsto grow businesses, we need to cut red tape, reduce burdens and lower costs. The cutting red tape for all Canadians act would do just that.¹ Claims · 14 wordsWe are focused on maintaining strong protections for public health, safety and the environment. Procedure · 4 wordsOur goal is clear: ProcedureReasoning · 9 wordsless time on paperwork and more time to innovate. Positioning · 5 wordsWe are building Canada strong.PositioningOff pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 81

2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Our goal is clear:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are building Canada strong.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 89

1 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 question asked.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are building Canada strong.”A general slogan about the government’s overall agenda, not about the bill or the question asked.

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 · 89

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are building Canada strong”A commitment with no actor beyond a slogan, no measure, date or success condition.

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 cutting red tape for all Canadians act would do just that.”The Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act is designed to cut red tape, reduce burdens, and lower costs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31