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Leslie Church

Liberal on Finance 2026-11-05

99 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Tony Baldinelli (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, after 11 years of Liberal government, food affordability continues to get worse. A recent Salvation Army report found that one in three Canadians is skipping meals. In Niagara Falls, visits to Project Share increased by 23.7%, while visits to Newark Neighbours in Niagara-on-the-Lake have doubled since 2022. Will the Liberal government’s budget deliver tax cuts to help Canadians who are struggling right now?”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 29%Promise 71%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 29 wordsthe very first day that the government formed, we delivered a tax cut for 22 million Canadians, ¹and affordability has been at the top of our agenda ever since. Promise · 70 wordsWe are going to continue making progress when that member gets to see the federal budget later this afternoon.Vague promise We are going to be committed to the programs that we have created and brought forward, things like our national school food program and our groceries and essentials benefit.² These are programs that are helping put food on tables and ensure that Canadians have the support they need in their lives.Partly on point

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 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 · 44

5 of 6 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 “the very first day that the government formed, we delivered a tax cut for 22 million Canadians,”About a tax cut delivered when the government took office, not whether the coming budget will deliver one.
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 affordability has been at the top of our agenda ever since.”A general claim about the government’s affordability agenda, not the budget’s tax cut 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 are going to continue making progress when that member gets to see the federal budget later this afternoon.”Points to the budget’s release this afternoon without saying whether it will contain tax cuts.
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 are going to be committed to the programs that we have created and brought forward, things like our national school food program and our groceries and essentials benefit.”Names existing affordability programs, not tax cuts in the budget.
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 “These are programs that are helping put food on tables and ensure that Canadians have the support they need in their lives.”Describes the benefits of those programs, not the tax cut question asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 75

1 of 6 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 going to continue making progress”A forward commitment to keep making progress with no measure, date, or success condition named.

Claims · 2

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“a tax cut for 22 million Canadians”On the very first day the government formed, it delivered a tax cut for 22 million Canadians.search
2“national school food program and our groceries and essentials benefit”The Liberal government created and brought forward programs, including a national school food program and a groceries and essentials benefit.search

Analysed on 2026-11-06