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Stephanie McLean

Liberal on Employment 2026-11-06

87 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, pretending one’s grades are better than they are is not a way to improve one’s performance. The question was about jobs. The answer did not mention jobs. The budget barely mentioned jobs. We see the results today in the Statistics Canada jobs report. That report is not about aspirations; it is about results. Over 50,000 private sector jobs were lost in one month alone. Youth unemployment spiked. Unemployment overall spiked. Less than 20% of Canadians who were looking for a job found a job in the last month. Canadians are struggling. Jobs are down. When will they actually fix the problem?”

Statement grade

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Average 87 / 100

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

Claims 97%Positioning 3%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 84 wordsthe budget that was tabled yesterday shows that we care about Canadians.¹Partly on point It also shows that we are investing in the future of Canadian workers.Vague promise Just yesterday, Canada’s Building Trades Unions said: Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes the federal government’s investments in infrastructure, housing, energy, ²and major projects in Budget 2026. These investments represent an important opportunity to build Canada’s economy, strengthen energy security, and create good-paying, unionized jobs with lasting benefits for Canadian workers and their families. Canadians believe in this budget.Unearned certainty Positioning · 3 wordsThey should too.PositioningOff point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 95

1 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “They should too.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 79

3 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 budget that was tabled yesterday shows that we care about Canadians.”About the budget showing care for Canadians generally, not the jobs losses 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 “Canadians believe in this budget.”Praise of Canadians’ belief in the budget, not an answer on the jobs question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They should too.”A urging to agree, not a response to the jobs question.

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 · 74

2 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 investing in the future of Canadian workers”The commitment names no specific measure, amount or program, so there is nothing to hold the speaker to.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Canadians believe in this budget”A blanket assertion about what all Canadians believe is offered without any source or evidence.

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“the budget that was tabled yesterday”Canada’s federal budget was tabled on November 5, 2026, the day before this statement.search
2“Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) welcomes the federal government’s investments in infrastructure, housing, energy,”Canada’s Building Trades Unions publicly welcomed the federal government’s investments in Budget 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-11-07