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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Respect and Clarity is 76. The grade is held to 57, 30 above Signal. 57 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
27 / 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.
Procedure 11% Anecdote 33% Claims 29% Positioning 27%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Procedure · 7 words firstly, I will be splitting my time.1 Procedure Anecdote · 21 words Secondly, I am an immigrant, and I value the hard work, sacrifices and contributions of all immigrants across this great country. Anecdote Claims · 18 words Organized crime, extortion, immigration fraud and criminals gaining entry to our country all increased under the minister’s watch.2 Positioning · 17 words Canadians are asking a simple question: Was the minister completely reckless, or was the minister completely clueless? Positioning
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×3 Anecdote ×2 Procedure 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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What the tags mean →
Signal · 27
6 of 6 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “firstly, I will be splitting my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Secondly, I am an immigrant,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and I value the hard work, sacrifices and contributions of all immigrants across this great country.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Canadians are asking a simple question:” 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 → “Was the minister completely reckless,” 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 → “or was the minister completely clueless?” 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 6 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 6 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 “I will be splitting my time” Harb Gill said he would be splitting his time during the May 28, 2026 committee of the whole debate on the Citizenship and Immigration main estimates. search 2 “Organized crime, extortion, immigration fraud and criminals gaining entry to our country all increased” Organized crime, extortion, immigration fraud, and criminals gaining entry to Canada all increased during the current immigration minister’s tenure. search
