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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Respect and Clarity. Average 86 / 100
Signal
57 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 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 6% Claims 43% Positioning 32% The question 19%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Aside · 4 words SOS: Save our Snowbirds. Aside Claims · 29 words The Snowbirds are a proud Canadian institution based in the land of the living skies, Saskatchewan.1 We now hear that the Liberals are going to cancel the Snowbird program.2 Positioning · 22 words It is unthinkable that we could see the end of this precision squadron that proudly represents this country at home and abroad. Positioning The question · 13 words Will the Liberals reverse this mistake and keep our Snowbirds in the sky? Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
At a glance
Lost points for Aside ×2 Positioning
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Signal · 57
3 of 3 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 → “SOS:” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Save our Snowbirds.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is unthinkable that we could see the end of this precision squadron that proudly represents this country at home and abroad.” 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 3 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 3 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 · 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 “The Snowbirds are a proud Canadian institution based in the land of the living skies, Saskatchewan” The Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerobatic team is based in Saskatchewan. search 2 “the Liberals are going to cancel the Snowbird program” The Liberal government is planning to cancel the Snowbird program, according to what is now being reported as of this May 7, 2026 question period. search
