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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 52. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Signal. 30 / 100, held down by Signal
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Positioning 100%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 99 words only a Liberal could stand up and say that a tax cut providing relief on gas and fuel that is so important to not only families but the entirety of our economy is going to be a problem.1 Perhaps the government has a spending problem that it refuses to address. Partly on point The government is so out of control with its bloated bureaucracy, paying for consultants, paying for everything that families are meant to provide, it forgets who we are sent here to represent. Off point I will always stand up for lower taxes of any type for my riding and for Canadians. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×4 Partly on point ×3 Off point Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 0
4 of 9 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “only a Liberal could stand up and say that a tax cut providing relief on gas and fuel that is so important to not only families but the entirety of our economy is going to be a problem.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Perhaps the government has a spending problem that it refuses to address.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The government is so out of control with its bloated bureaucracy, paying for consultants, paying for everything that families are meant to provide, it forgets who we are sent here to represent.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I will always stand up for lower taxes of any type for my riding and for Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 31
4 of 9 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.
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 → “only a Liberal could stand up and say that a tax cut providing relief on gas and fuel that is so important to not only families but the entirety of our economy is going to be a problem.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “Perhaps the government has a spending problem that it refuses to address.” Speculates about the government’s spending habits, but does not address the cost or funding of the motion.
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 → “The government is so out of control with its bloated bureaucracy, paying for consultants, paying for everything that families are meant to provide, it forgets who we are sent here to represent.” About bureaucracy and consultant spending generally, not the motion’s cost or funding.
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 will always stand up for lower taxes of any type for my riding and for Canadians.” States a general commitment to lower taxes, not how the motion’s cost would be funded.
Respect · 100
0 of 9 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.
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Clarity · 79
1 of 9 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 → “I will always stand up for lower taxes” A sweeping pledge with no specific measure, date, or success condition attached.
Claims · 1
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1 “is going to be a problem” Liberal MP Carlos Leitão told the House on May 26, 2026 that the Conservative motion to end federal taxes on gas and diesel would make things worse. search
