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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 82. The grade is held to 59, 30 above Relevance. 59 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
29 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 74% The ask 26%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 6
Echo · said 4 times
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 13 words my colleague talks about giving people some breathing room and about helping Canadians. Partly on point The ask · 15 words He could start by voting for measures that directly help Canadians in their daily lives. Off point Claims · 68 words One example is the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which will help 12 million Canadians.1 They will receive their first payment on June 5.2 Partly on point That member opposes this measure.3 Off point Another example is the Canadian dental care plan , which helps at least 25,000 people in his riding, Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles.4 Partly on point He also opposes that.5 Off point Another example is the tax cut for 22 million Canadians.6 That was the first thing we did. Partly on point The ask · 14 words It is time for my colleague to walk the talk and support the government. Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×8 Off point ×4 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Echo ×4 “Is it the Canadian dental care plan?” Said 4 times by 3 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 100
0 of 12 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 · 29
12 of 12 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 → “my colleague talks about giving people some breathing room and about helping Canadians.” It echoes the relief theme but does not address the GST question asked.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “He could start by voting for measures that directly help Canadians in their daily lives.” It attacks the member’s voting record instead of answering on the GST.
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 → “One example is the Canada groceries and essentials benefit,” It raises a different affordability measure, not the GST on gasoline.
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 → “which will help 12 million Canadians.” It describes the groceries benefit, not the tax 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 → “They will receive their first payment on June 5.” It gives the payment date for a different measure, not the GST decision.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “That member opposes this measure.” It blames the member for opposing a measure unrelated to the GST 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 → “Another example is the Canadian dental care plan,” It raises the dental care plan, a different measure from the GST 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 → “which helps at least 25,000 people in his riding, Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles.” It details the dental plan’s reach, not the GST on gasoline.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “He also opposes that.” It blames the member’s opposition to an unrelated measure instead of answering.
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 → “Another example is the tax cut for 22 million Canadians.” It cites an income tax cut, not the GST on gasoline the question 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 → “That was the first thing we did.” It credits the government’s earlier tax cut, not the GST decision asked for.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “It is time for my colleague to walk the talk and support the government.” It demands the member support the government rather than address the GST question.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 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 12 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.
Echo · 1 repeated line
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“Is it the Canadian dental care plan?” Said 4 times by 3 members. Every time it was said →
Claims · 6
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 “will help 12 million Canadians” The Canada groceries and essentials benefit will help 12 million Canadians. search 2 “They will receive their first payment on June 5” The first payment of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit will be issued on June 5, 2026. search 3 “That member opposes this measure” Pierre Paul-Hus voted against the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. search 4 “helps at least 25,000 people in his riding, Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles” The Canadian dental care plan helps at least 25,000 people in the riding of Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles. search 5 “He also opposes that” Pierre Paul-Hus voted against the Canadian dental care plan. search 6 “the tax cut for 22 million Canadians” The government’s tax cut applies to 22 million Canadians. search
