Analysis · Speech on a motion · beta

Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

87 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Greeting 11%Aside 25%The question 63%

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

Mr. Chair, Greeting · 10 wordsI have some questions for our excellent Minister of Finance.Greeting Aside · 22 wordsI am sorry about where I am sitting because we will have to turn. I did not choose my seating arrangement strategically.Aside The question · 55 wordsPerhaps the Minister of Finance could talk to us a little about what it really means to have a AAA credit rating. When he travels and meets with colleagues from other G7 countries, what does it mean to him that Canada has a AAA credit rating?¹ What is the benefit of that for all Canadians?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 63

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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I have some questions for our excellent Minister of Finance.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I am sorry about where I am sitting because we will have to turn.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I did not choose my seating arrangement strategically.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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 motion under debate.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 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“Canada has a AAA credit rating”Canada has a AAA credit rating.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20