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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on The Budget 2026-11-06

142 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, people seem to have a lot to say this morning, but you will not have to interrupt me. In his introduction, the member said that Canada has what the world wants. That is what worries me the most, because what they are trying to do with the 6% under the superdeduction is offer a massive discount to foreign investors who want to come here to extract our natural resources and very likely, or rather certainly, process them elsewhere. That is what we call selling our natural resources at a discount. I would like the member to explain to me how the government plans to implement measures to protect this and ensure that processing takes place here. We are all in favour of economic development, but there are limits.”

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 83%Promise 7%Reasoning 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 9 wordsCanada has always been a jurisdiction of high standards, Promise · 10 wordsand we are not going to lower those standards today. Claims · 109 wordsWe are streamlining permitting processes to get shovels in the ground on major critical mineral projects.¹ We have enhanced the tax deductions for exploration in this country for minerals and critical minerals and extended those benefits to incentivize more critical mineral development across Canada, ²because we have such a wealth of natural resource assets that the world wants and needs. The member opposite talked about the productivity mega deduction. It cuts across the entire economy, applies to businesses of all sizes and allows them to have the confidence to invest in themselves and in new machinery and equipment and enhance their productivity after getting the tax deduction this year.³ Reasoning · 14 wordsThat is only going to be a good thing for investment in this country.Partly on point

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 · 100

0 of 8 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

8 of 8 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.

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 “Canada has always been a jurisdiction of high standards,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 we are not going to lower those standards today.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 streamlining permitting processes to get shovels in the ground on major critical mineral projects.”About speeding up permitting for critical mineral projects, not about ensuring processing happens in Canada.
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 have enhanced the tax deductions for exploration in this country for minerals and critical minerals and extended those benefits to incentivize more critical mineral development across Canada,”About tax deductions to incentivize mineral development, not measures to keep processing here.
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 “because we have such a wealth of natural resource assets that the world wants and needs.”Restates Canada’s resource wealth, which is the premise the member questioned, not a protection measure.
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 member opposite talked about the productivity mega deduction.”Introduces the deduction’s scope but does not address the concern about foreign extraction and processing abroad.
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 “It cuts across the entire economy, applies to businesses of all sizes and allows them to have the confidence to invest in themselves and in new machinery and equipment and enhance their productivity after getting the tax deduction this year.”Describes the deduction’s general benefits to businesses, not measures ensuring processing in Canada.
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 “That is only going to be a good thing for investment in this country.”A general claim about investment, not about the processing protections asked for.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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 · 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“We are streamlining permitting processes to get shovels in the ground on major critical mineral projects”The government is streamlining permitting processes for major critical mineral projects.search
2“enhanced the tax deductions for exploration in this country for minerals and critical minerals and extended those benefits”The budget enhances and extends tax deductions for mineral and critical mineral exploration in Canada.search
3“It cuts across the entire economy, applies to businesses of all sizes”The productivity mega deduction applies across the entire economy to businesses of all sizes.search

Analysed on 2026-11-07