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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 71 / 100
Signal
84 / 100
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Relevance
47 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
54 / 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.
Procedure 14% Claims 49% Promise 37%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
Echo · 2 repeated lines
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 7 words I will make this is very clear. Procedure Claims · 13 words IRGC members are inadmissible to Canada. 1 Senior Iranian officials are inadmissible to Canada.2 Promise · 19 words We will continue to work with border and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Vague promise Claims · 12 words Having said that, I am unable to comment on one particular case. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Procedure Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Echo ×7 “We will continue to work with our border, immigration and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.” Said 7 times by 3 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×4 “IRGC members are inadmissible to Canada.” Said 4 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 84
1 of 6 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 → “I will make this is very clear.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 47
4 of 6 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 → “IRGC members are inadmissible to Canada.” A general statement of inadmissibility policy that does not explain how the permit was issued or what will be fixed.
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 → “Senior Iranian officials are inadmissible to Canada.” A general policy statement that does not address how the permit came to be issued or any corrective step.
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 will continue to work with border and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of Canadians.” A general commitment to work with agencies that does not answer how the permit happened or how it will be fixed.
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 → “Having said that, I am unable to comment on one particular case.” Declines to answer, citing inability to comment on one case, without explaining or addressing the fix sought.
Respect · 100
0 of 6 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 · 54
1 of 6 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 will continue to work with border and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of Canadians.” The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, only ongoing work.
Echo · 2 repeated lines
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We will continue to work with our border, immigration and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.” Said 7 times by 3 members. Every time it was said → “IRGC members are inadmissible to Canada.” Said 4 times by 2 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 “IRGC members are inadmissible to Canada” Under Canadian law, members of the IRGC are inadmissible to Canada. search 2 “Senior Iranian officials are inadmissible to Canada” Under Canadian law, senior Iranian officials are inadmissible to Canada. search
