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Statement grade
Not graded: fewer than 4 clauses beyond the address. The scores are shown; a grade would say little. Not graded
Signal
59 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Procedure 38% Claims 62%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Procedure · 15 words the estimates that we have here are really what we are here to talk about: Procedure Claims · 24 words $4.4 billion, a 15% reduction from last year.1 Some of that reduction is due to the fact that our asylum claims have gone down.2 Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×2 Procedure Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 59
1 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “the estimates that we have here are really what we are here to talk about:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 49
2 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 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 → “$4.4 billion, a 15% reduction from last year.” 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 → “Some of that reduction is due to the fact that our asylum claims have gone down.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “$4.4 billion, a 15% reduction from last year” The Department of Citizenship and Immigration’s main estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 total $4.4 billion, a 15% reduction from the previous year. search 2 “our asylum claims have gone down” Canada’s asylum claims have decreased recently due in part to government measures. search
