Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Jacques Ramsay

Liberal on Students from École Jean XXIII 2026-05-06

169 words · 10 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

61 / 100, held down by Signal

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Greeting 11%Anecdote 31%Claims 35%Positioning 22%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 19 wordstoday I want to welcome to Parliament the grade six students from the École Jean XXIII in La Prairie.¹Greeting Anecdote · 53 wordsI have seen their eyes light up. They are curious. They want to learn. They are interested in democracy and want to contribute to making Canada a sovereign country. We chatted about the work we do here in Parliament, about the bills that have had or will have positive effects on their lives.Anecdote Claims · 59 wordsWe talked about programs like the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, through which families will receive $1,900 this year.² We also talked about the national school food program, ³which ensures that children have a full belly so they can learn, and the support for skilled trades programs, which will help them find a good job when they are older. Positioning · 38 wordsLet us have faith in the future. One day, a young person, like the students from École Jean XXIII, will sit in my seat and take up the torch so that Canada remains a fair and inclusive country.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 31

8 of 8 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “today I want to welcome to Parliament the grade six students from the École Jean XXIII in La Prairie.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I have seen their eyes light up.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “They are curious.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “They want to learn.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “They are interested in democracy and want to contribute to making Canada a sovereign country.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “We chatted about the work we do here in Parliament, about the bills that have had or will have positive effects on their lives.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Let us have faith in the future.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “One day, a young person, like the students from École Jean XXIII, will sit in my seat and take up the torch so that Canada remains a fair and inclusive country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 8 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 8 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 · 3

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“today I want to welcome to Parliament the grade six students from the École Jean XXIII in La Prairie”Grade six students from École Jean XXIII in La Prairie visited Parliament on May 6, 2026.search
2“the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, through which families will receive $1,900 this year”Under the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, families will receive $1,900 in 2026.search
3“the national school food program”Canada has a national school food program.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20