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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity is 38. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
26 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
89 / 100
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Greeting 10% Aside 5% Positioning 54% Claims 22% Procedure 3% Promise 7%
Structure · 9 steps
Claims · 2
Echo · said 7 times
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 10 words I have a great deal of respect for my colleague. Greeting Aside · 5 words I know it is Friday, 1 Aside Positioning · 23 words but I think he is asking the wrong question. The real question today is: How does Canada compare with the other G7 countries? Positioning Claims · 16 words Last week, the IMF told us that Canada will have the second-fastest growth in the G7.2 Procedure · 3 words These are facts. Procedure Positioning · 32 words I know that my colleague knows deep down in his heart that this is the truth, and I am sure he will go and share the good news with all his constituents. Positioning Claims · 6 words Canada is in a strong position. Promise · 7 words Together, we will build a strong Canada. Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×9 Positioning ×5 Greeting Aside Procedure Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points. Echo ×7 “I have a great deal of respect for my colleague.” Said 7 times by 6 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 26
8 of 18 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.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “I have a great deal of respect for my colleague.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I know it is Friday,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “but I think he is asking the wrong question.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The real question today is:” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “How does Canada compare with the other G7 countries?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “These are facts.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I know that my colleague knows deep down in his heart that this is the truth,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and I am sure he will go and share the good news with all his constituents.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
9 of 18 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.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “but I think he is asking the wrong question.” Declares the question wrong rather than answering what was asked about spending and deficits.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The real question today is:” Substitutes a different question instead of answering the one put.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “How does Canada compare with the other G7 countries?” Pivots the exchange to Canada’s G7 comparison, not the spending question.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Last week, the IMF told us that Canada will have the second-fastest growth in the G7.” Offers an IMF growth statistic in place of an answer on spending, deficits and cost of living.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “These are facts.” Asserts the substituted statistic as fact without addressing the question asked.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I know that my colleague knows deep down in his heart that this is the truth,” Speculation about the questioner’s private views rather than an answer.
Off point 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 I am sure he will go and share the good news with all his constituents.” A partisan aside urging the member to spread the government’s message.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Canada is in a strong position.” A general boast about Canada’s position, not a response on spending or affordability.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Together, we will build a strong Canada.” A slogan with no bearing on the spending and deficit question.
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 · 89
1 of 18 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “Together, we will build a strong Canada” The commitment names no actor, date, measure, or success condition.
Echo · 1 repeated line
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“I have a great deal of respect for my colleague.” Said 7 times by 6 members. Every time it was said →
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 “it is Friday” The House of Commons sitting at which this exchange took place, on April 24, 2026, was held on a Friday. search 2 “the IMF told us that Canada will have the second-fastest growth in the G7” In the week before April 24, 2026, the International Monetary Fund said that Canada will have the second-fastest economic growth among G7 countries. search
