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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 65 / 100
Signal
48 / 100
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Relevance
46 / 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.
Aside 13% Positioning 22% Procedure 12% Claims 53%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 5
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Aside · 10 words I appreciate the love from members on the other side. Aside Positioning · 17 words I know they know that we are restoring control, balance, sustainability and integrity to our immigration system. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise Procedure · 4 words The facts show this. Procedure Unearned certainty Claims · 34 words We have new express entry categories to grow our economy.1 We have strengthened our rural immigration pathways.2 We are facilitating work permits for researchers and Ph.D. students.3 We have surpassed our francophone immigration targets.4 Partly on point Procedure · 5 words The list can go on. Procedure Claims · 7 words We have 5,000 additional physicians coming to—5 Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Procedure ×2 Aside Positioning Vague promise Unearned certainty Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 48
4 of 13 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.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I appreciate the love from members on the other side.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I know they know that we are restoring control, balance, sustainability and integrity to our immigration system.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “The facts show this.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “The list can go on.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
7 of 13 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 appreciate the love from members on the other side.” A joking aside about the questioner’s tone, not an answer to the accountability question.
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 know they know that we are restoring control, balance, sustainability and integrity to our immigration system.” General claims about restoring the immigration system, not whether the minister will be fired.
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 new express entry categories to grow our economy.” About express entry categories for the economy, not the minister’s accountability or firing.
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 strengthened our rural immigration pathways.” About rural immigration pathways, not the question of the minister’s removal.
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 facilitating work permits for researchers and Ph.D. students.” About work permits for researchers and Ph.D. students, not the accountability question.
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 surpassed our francophone immigration targets.” About francophone immigration targets, not whether the minister will be fired.
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 5,000 additional physicians coming to—” About recruiting physicians, another subject and not an answer to the accountability question.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 13 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 restoring control, balance, sustainability and integrity” It asserts an ongoing improvement for their side without naming any measure, actor or success condition in the clause itself.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “The facts show this” It asserts backing from facts without pointing to any source or figure in the statement.
Claims · 5
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 “new express entry categories” Canada’s express entry immigration system has new categories introduced under the current government. search 2 “strengthened our rural immigration pathways” The government has strengthened Canada’s rural immigration pathways. search 3 “facilitating work permits for researchers and Ph.D. students” The government facilitates work permits for researchers and Ph.D. students in Canada. search 4 “surpassed our francophone immigration targets” The government has surpassed its francophone immigration targets. search 5 “5,000 additional physicians” The government says 5,000 additional physicians are coming to Canada. search
