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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 85 / 100
Signal
70 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Claims 48% The question 28% Anecdote 24%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 26 words Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. says Canada is ready, willing and able to start the CUSMA review.1 The USTR says the U.S. is ready to talk, 2 The question · 5 words so what is the delay? Anecdote · 22 words This reminds me of a grade seven school dance. Everyone wants to dance, but no one will be the first to ask. Anecdote Claims · 19 words There are 2.6 million Canadian jobs that rely on trade with the U.S., 3 and tariffs are costing Canadians billions.4 The question · 21 words When will the Prime Minister pick up the phone and get moving on the U.S. trade deal that he promised Canadians?
At a glance
Lost points for Anecdote ×3
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 70
3 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “This reminds me of a grade seven school dance.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Everyone wants to dance,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “but no one will be the first to ask.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not 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 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 “Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. says Canada is ready, willing and able to start the CUSMA review” Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. has said Canada is ready, willing and able to start the CUSMA review. search 2 “The USTR says the U.S. is ready to talk” The USTR has said the United States is ready to talk on the CUSMA review. search 3 “There are 2.6 million Canadian jobs that rely on trade with the U.S.” 2.6 million Canadian jobs rely on trade with the United States. search 4 “tariffs are costing Canadians billions” Tariffs are costing Canadians billions of dollars. search
