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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 75 / 100
Signal
88 / 100
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
67 / 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 71% Procedure 9% Promise 20%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 4
Echo · said 17 times
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 15 words despite the headwinds we are experiencing here in Canada, Canada has a strong fiscal position. Partly on point Procedure · 8 words Let us take a look at the facts. Procedure Claims · 48 words Wages are up by 4.7%, outpacing inflation.1 We have the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7. 2 We are creating pathways for young Canadians, making sure they have skilled jobs, specifically 100,000 Red Seal skilled jobs.3 We are doing that while bringing Canadians along with our Canada Strong fund.4 Vague promise Promise · 18 words This is the way we build a country strong, and we are going to do that with Canadians. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Vague promise ×2 Procedure Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Echo ×17 “We have the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7.” Said 17 times by 13 members. Every time it was said →
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 88
1 of 10 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “Let us take a look at the facts.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 45
7 of 10 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 → “despite the headwinds we are experiencing here in Canada, Canada has a strong fiscal position.” Asserts Canada’s strong fiscal position without addressing how much of the public assets would be sold.
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 → “Wages are up by 4.7%, outpacing inflation.” A wage statistic about the economy, not about the sale of public assets 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 → “We have the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7.” A debt-to-GDP figure about the fiscal position, not about the assets the question asked would be sold.
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 creating pathways for young Canadians, making sure they have skilled jobs, specifically 100,000 Red Seal skilled jobs.” About skilled jobs for young Canadians, not about selling public assets to fund the wealth fund.
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 that while bringing Canadians along with our Canada Strong fund.” Mentions the Canada Strong fund but does not say how much of the public assets would be sold for it.
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 → “This is the way we build a country strong,” A general statement about building the country, not about the sale of public assets 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 are going to do that with Canadians.” A general pledge to work with Canadians, not answering how much of the public assets would be sold.
Respect · 100
0 of 10 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 · 67
2 of 10 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 → “bringing Canadians along with our Canada Strong fund” The commitment names no measure, date, or success condition beyond a fund name.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we are going to do that with Canadians” The commitment has no actor’s action, date, or measure, just an intention to proceed with Canadians.
Echo · 1 repeated line
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We have the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7.” Said 17 times by 13 members. Every time it was said →
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 “Wages are up by 4.7%, outpacing inflation” Canadian wages have risen by 4.7% and are outpacing inflation. search 2 “the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7” Canada has the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio among G7 countries. search 3 “100,000 Red Seal skilled jobs” The government is creating 100,000 Red Seal skilled trades positions for young Canadians. search 4 “our Canada Strong fund” The government has a programme called the Canada Strong fund. search
