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Eric St-Pierre

Liberal on The Budget 2026-11-06

52 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Tim Watchorn (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague supports energy efficiency and funding for energy-efficient projects. Can he tell us a little more about how the budget will help us be more productive in that regard?”

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.

Thanks 10%Claims 79%Positioning 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsthat is an excellent question.Thanks Claims · 41 wordsAs members know, a few weeks ago our government announced a $2-billion heat pump program, ¹which will benefit one million Canadian households.² Rebates of $10,000 will be awarded to lower-income Canadians.³ This will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 megatonnes.⁴ Positioning · 6 wordsThis is very positive for Canada.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 76

2 of 3 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 an excellent question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This is very positive for Canada.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 93

1 of 3 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 “This is very positive for Canada.”General praise that stays on the subject but adds nothing to the answer.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 4

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 few weeks ago our government announced a $2-billion heat pump program”The government announced a $2-billion heat pump program a few weeks before the November 2026 budget debate.search
2“will benefit one million Canadian households”The $2-billion heat pump program will benefit one million Canadian households.search
3“Rebates of $10,000 will be awarded to lower-income Canadians”The heat pump program will award rebates of $10,000 to lower-income Canadians.search
4“help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 megatonnes”The heat pump program is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 megatonnes.search

Analysed on 2026-11-07