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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 66 / 100
Signal
52 / 100
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Relevance
47 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Anecdote 35% Claims 35% Promise 22% Positioning 8%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 26 words I had a conversation with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade this week, 1 and we were talking about the need for skilled workers in British Columbia. Anecdote Claims · 26 words In yesterday’s spring economic update, we announced that we are investing in the recruiting, training and hiring of more than 80,000 workers in the skilled trades.2 Promise · 16 words We are going to grow the Canadian economy. Vague promise We are going to invest in those projects. Vague promise Positioning · 6 words We are doing what B.C. needs. Positioning Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×6 Anecdote ×2 Vague promise ×2 Positioning Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 52
3 of 11 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 → “I had a conversation with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade this week,” 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 → “and we were talking about the need for skilled workers in British Columbia.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We are doing what B.C. needs.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 47
6 of 11 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.
Partly on point 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 → “I had a conversation with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade this week,” About a conversation with a board of trade, not the budget spending or deficit asked about.
Partly on point 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 → “and we were talking about the need for skilled workers in British Columbia.” About skilled workers in British Columbia, not whether the budget proves nothing has changed.
Partly on point 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 → “In yesterday’s spring economic update, we announced that we are investing in the recruiting, training and hiring of more than 80,000 workers in the skilled trades.” Offers the government’s own investment measure without addressing the deficit or spending claim.
Partly on point 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 → “We are going to grow the Canadian economy.” A general statement about growing the economy, not the question’s budget premise.
Partly on point 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 → “We are going to invest in those projects.” A general pledge about projects, not the spending or deficit question asked.
Partly on point 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 → “We are doing what B.C. needs.” About serving B.C.’s needs, not the budget or deficit asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 11 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 · 63
2 of 11 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 → “We are going to grow the Canadian economy” A commitment to an outcome with no measure, date or way to check success.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to invest in those projects” Commits to investing without naming which projects, amounts or timelines.
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 “I had a conversation with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade this week” The finance minister had a conversation with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade during the week of April 29, 2026. search 2 “In yesterday’s spring economic update, we announced that we are investing in the recruiting, training and hiring of more than 80,000 workers in the skilled trades” In the spring economic update released on April 28, 2026, the government announced an investment in recruiting, training and hiring more than 80,000 workers in the skilled trades. search
