Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Yasir Naqvi

Liberal on Charity Basketball Tournament 2026-04-24

133 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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Aside 6%Claims 47%Procedure 3%Thanks 44%

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Mr. Speaker, Aside · 8 wordsyou missed an amazing basketball game this Wednesday.Aside Claims · 63 wordsThe all-party basketball team made up of MPs and staff was victorious yet again this year, by just two points, against the parliamentary press team.¹ It was done to support Christie Lake Kids, which is an incredible charity in my community of Ottawa Centre that provides recreational supports for so many kids in our community.² The charity basketball tournament this year raised $20,000.³ Procedure · 4 wordsIt is just incredible.Procedure Thanks · 58 wordsI want to give a special shout-out to our teammates, the hon. members for Kenora—Kiiwetinoong, La Prairie—Atateken, Sackville—Bedford—Preston, Victoria, Whitby, Honoré-Mercier and Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River. These were incredible players. I also thank all of the parliamentary press gallery members, the sponsors, the volunteers, the staff and the Christie Lake Kids staff team for making this such an incredible event.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 · 43

5 of 5 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “you missed an amazing basketball game this Wednesday.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “It is just incredible.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to give a special shout-out to our teammates, the hon. members for Kenora—Kiiwetinoong, La Prairie—Atateken, Sackville—Bedford—Preston, Victoria, Whitby, Honoré-Mercier and Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “These were incredible players.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I also thank all of the parliamentary press gallery members, the sponsors, the volunteers, the staff and the Christie Lake Kids staff team for making this such an incredible event.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · no score

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Clarity · 100

0 of 5 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

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1“victorious yet again this year, by just two points, against the parliamentary press team”The all-party basketball team of MPs and staff defeated the parliamentary press team by two points in the 2026 charity basketball game.search
2“which is an incredible charity in my community of Ottawa Centre that provides recreational supports for so many kids in our community.”Christie Lake Kids is a charity in Ottawa Centre that provides recreational supports for kids.search
3“raised $20,000”The 2026 charity basketball tournament raised $20,000 for Christie Lake Kids.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15