Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Yves Perron

Bloc Québécois on National Volunteer Week 2026-04-24

162 words · 7 sentences · 12 clauses

Statement grade

C+

66 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Greeting 19%Claims 40%Positioning 20%Thanks 20%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 31 wordsas the 52nd edition of National Volunteer Week draws to a close, it is with pride and gratitude that I wish to highlight the commitment of those who give so generously.¹Greeting Claims · 58 wordsHelping a neighbour, supporting an elderly person, delivering a meal, providing transportation to a medical appointment, cooking, providing assistance, supporting, loving: That is what volunteering is all about. Without these guardian angels, countless people would be isolated, a huge number of young people would have no one to rely on, and many amateur sports would cease to exist. Positioning · 21 wordsBeing a volunteer means finding fulfilment through selfless giving; it means spreading smiles; it means sowing and reaping moments of happiness.Positioning Claims · 7 wordsA great many organizations rely on volunteers, Thanks · 24 wordsand I would particularly like to pay tribute to the volunteer centres that coordinate these generous efforts in D’Autray, Maskinongé, Matawini and throughout Quebec.Thanks Positioning · 12 wordsVolunteers are the light that shines at the heart of our communities.Positioning Thanks · 9 wordsI want to thank them for their daily dedication.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 36

7 of 7 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “as the 52nd edition of National Volunteer Week draws to a close, it is with pride and gratitude that I wish to highlight the commitment of those who give so generously.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Being a volunteer means finding fulfilment through selfless giving;”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 “it means spreading smiles;”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 “it means sowing and reaping moments of happiness.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I would particularly like to pay tribute to the volunteer centres that coordinate these generous efforts in D’Autray, Maskinongé, Matawini and throughout Quebec.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Volunteers are the light that shines at the heart of our communities.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank them for their daily dedication.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · 100

0 of 7 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 · 1

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1“the 52nd edition of National Volunteer Week”The 2026 National Volunteer Week in Canada is the 52nd edition of that event, which ended around April 24, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15