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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on The Budget 2026-11-06

128 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Danielle Martin (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I think Canadians understand that at a time like this when we have to face going into deficit, we should be doing it to invest in infrastructure that will build the country for the future. I am wondering if the member could talk a bit about the concept of separating our operating and capital expenditures and moving to try to balance the operating budget as a government over the coming years.”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 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.

Thanks 4%Claims 84%Positioning 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsthat is a great question.Thanks Claims · 83 wordsWhat we have done very transparently is define a capital budgeting framework with a set of definitions that corresponds to best practices around the world. We have set ourselves up to invest in the economy, draw in and attract private capital and ensure that the economy can grow.Vague promise That is exactly what we have seen.Partly on point My colleagues should remember that there is $27.5 billion less of a deficit in this budget, in this fiscal year, than was projected in the spring economic update.¹ Positioning · 7 wordsThat is good news for this country.Positioning Claims · 24 wordsThat is a result of growth in the economy and of new capital investment. We are seeing it rise at 9%.² That is significant, Positioning · 9 wordsand all colleagues should be able to recognize that.PositioningOff point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 78

3 of 12 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “that is a great question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is good news for this country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and all colleagues should be able to recognize that.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 29

8 of 12 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 “We have set ourselves up to invest in the economy, draw in and attract private capital and ensure that the economy can grow.”About attracting capital and growing the economy, not about the operating and capital separation or balancing the operating 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 “That is exactly what we have seen.”A general claim that the investment approach is working, not about the budget separation asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “My colleagues should remember that there is $27.5 billion less of a deficit in this budget, in this fiscal year, than was projected in the spring economic update.”About the deficit being lower than projected, not the operating and capital budget separation.
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 good news for this country.”A general comment on the deficit figure, not 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 “That is a result of growth in the economy and of new capital investment.”About economic growth and capital investment as causes of the deficit change, not the operating budget balance.
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 seeing it rise at 9%.”About a growth rate figure, not the operating and capital budget separation.
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 significant,”A comment on the growth figure’s size, not 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 “and all colleagues should be able to recognize that.”An appeal to colleagues to acknowledge the growth figure, not the question asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 76

1 of 12 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 have set ourselves up to invest in the economy”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond a general intent to invest.

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“$27.5 billion less of a deficit in this budget, in this fiscal year, than was projected in the spring economic update”The 2026 budget projects a deficit for the current fiscal year that is $27.5 billion lower than what was projected in the spring 2026 economic update.search
2“We are seeing it rise at 9%”The economy is growing at 9%.search

Analysed on 2026-11-07