Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Ben Carr

Liberal on Retirement Congratulations 2026-05-01

165 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

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Not graded

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Procedure 18%Claims 58%Thanks 25%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 22 wordsI rise to recognize the remarkable career of Scott Oake, a proud Winnipegger and one of Canada’s most trusted voices in sports.¹Procedure Claims · 55 wordsFor decades on Hockey Night in Canada, Scott brought Canadians together, not merely through highlights and interviews but also through his storytelling that captured the people behind our game.² Scott has the rare ability to connect, to listen and to let others shine. He reflected the best of who we are back to the nation. Procedure · 7 wordsBeyond broadcasting, his impact runs even deeper.Procedure Claims · 28 wordsThrough the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, founded in memory of his son, Scott and his late wife Anne helped transform lives and brought hope to families facing addiction.³ Thanks · 41 wordsAs Scott steps away from the broadcast booth, Canadians, especially Winnipeggers, thank him for a career defined by excellence, compassion and leadership.⁴ I congratulate Scott on an extraordinary career, and I thank him for everything he has given to our country.Thanks Claims · 12 wordsWe look forward to having him back among his people in Winnipeg.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 52

5 of 5 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise to recognize the remarkable career of Scott Oake, a proud Winnipegger and one of Canada’s most trusted voices in sports.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Beyond broadcasting, his impact runs even deeper.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As Scott steps away from the broadcast booth, Canadians, especially Winnipeggers, thank him for a career defined by excellence, compassion and leadership.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I congratulate Scott on an extraordinary career,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I thank him for everything he has given to our country.”Thanks: no 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 · 100

0 of 5 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 · 100

0 of 5 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“Scott Oake”Scott Oake is a sports broadcaster from Winnipeg.search
2“For decades on Hockey Night in Canada”Scott Oake worked on Hockey Night in Canada for decades.search
3“the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, founded in memory of his son”The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre in Winnipeg was founded by Scott Oake in memory of his son.search
4“As Scott steps away from the broadcast booth”Scott Oake is retiring from broadcasting.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20