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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 75 / 100
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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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.
Reasoning 30% Claims 21% Promise 49%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
Echo · 4 repeated lines
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 26 words preserving the certainty and stability of private property is of the utmost importance. That is why we advance all viable legal arguments to protect private property. Vague promise Claims · 18 words We disagree with the B.C. Supreme Court’s ruling and that is why we appealed it back in September. 1 Promise · 42 words We are fully committed to ensuring stability, certainty and confidence for Canadians who own property while we advance reconciliation . Vague promise We will continue to pursue this matter where it belongs: in the courts and not on the floor of the House of Commons. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×6 Vague promise ×2 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Echo ×5 “We disagree with the B.C. Supreme Court's ruling.” Said 5 times by 3 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×4 “That is why we advance all viable legal arguments to protect private property.” Said 4 times by 2 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×3 “Certainty and confidence for Canadians who own property while we advance reconciliation.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×3 “Preserving the certainty and stability of private property is of utmost importance.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 100
0 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.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · 45
6 of 8 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 → “preserving the certainty and stability of private property is of the utmost importance.” States the government’s position on private property, not whether the directive remains policy or will be withdrawn.
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 → “That is why we advance all viable legal arguments to protect private property.” Describes what the government advances legally, but does not address the status or withdrawal of the directive.
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 disagree with the B.C. Supreme Court’s ruling and that is why we appealed it back in September.” About the appeal of a court ruling, not the directive 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 are fully committed to ensuring stability, certainty and confidence for Canadians who own property while we advance reconciliation.” Affirms commitment to property owners generally without answering whether the directive stands.
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 pursue this matter where it belongs:” Says where the matter will be pursued rather than answering the yes-or-no question on the directive.
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 → “in the courts and not on the floor of the House of Commons.” Points to the courts over the House instead of addressing the directive’s status.
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 · 57
2 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we advance all viable legal arguments” The commitment names no specific argument, case, or measure against which it could later be tested.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “fully committed to ensuring stability, certainty and confidence” A commitment to goals with no actor, date, measure or success condition stated.
Echo · 4 repeated lines
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We disagree with the B.C. Supreme Court's ruling.” Said 5 times by 3 members. Every time it was said → “That is why we advance all viable legal arguments to protect private property.” Said 4 times by 2 members. Every time it was said → “Certainty and confidence for Canadians who own property while we advance reconciliation.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said → “Preserving the certainty and stability of private property is of utmost importance.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
Claims · 1
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 “we appealed it back in September” The federal government appealed the B.C. Supreme Court ruling in question in September (2025). search
