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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 67. The grade is held to 64, 30 above Relevance. 64 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
89 / 100
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Relevance
34 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
46 / 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.
Promise 54% Reasoning 6% Claims 33% Procedure 8%
Structure · 11 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Promise · 22 words whether it is the Prime Minister, the government, or any member of the Liberal caucus, that is something we will not do, Vague promise Reasoning · 9 words because we understand the significance of the Canada-U.S.A. relationship. Claims · 19 words Billions of dollars cross our borders every day.1 The relationship between Canada and the United States is well rooted, Partly on point Procedure · 12 words but there is something that is really important for us to recognize: Procedure Claims · 5 words Canada is a sovereign nation.2 Promise · 6 words We are not going to capitulate, Partly on point Vague promise Claims · 12 words as the Conservatives were proposing yesterday, on our arts programs in Canada.3 Off point Promise · 41 words We are going to continue to recognize that if it is going to take time, we are prepared not only to take the time but also to put the resources and energy into ensuring that Canada gets the best deal possible. Partly on point Vague promise Claims · 16 words On Trump version one, what we found was there was an abandonment by the Conservative Party.4 Promise · 16 words We are not going to do that. Off point We are going to persist at getting that deal. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Vague promise ×4 Off point ×3 Procedure Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 89
1 of 17 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 → “but there is something that is really important for us to recognize:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 34
12 of 17 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 bill 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 → “whether it is the Prime Minister, the government,” About the government’s resolve on the Canada-U.S. relationship, not what would happen to businesses.
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 → “or any member of the Liberal caucus, that is something we will not do,” States the government will not step back, without addressing the effect on businesses 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 → “because we understand the significance of the Canada-U.S.A. relationship.” About the significance of the Canada-U.S. relationship, not the question’s outcome for businesses.
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 → “Billions of dollars cross our borders every day.” A fact about trade volumes that does not address what would happen to businesses.
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 → “The relationship between Canada and the United States is well rooted,” About the rootedness of the relationship, not the effect of government stepping back.
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 → “Canada is a sovereign nation.” About Canadian sovereignty, not about the outcome for businesses under tariffs.
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 → “We are not going to capitulate,” States the government will not capitulate without addressing the effect on businesses.
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 → “as the Conservatives were proposing yesterday, on our arts programs in Canada.” An attack on the Conservatives’ record on arts programs in place of an answer.
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 → “We are going to continue to recognize that if it is going to take time, we are prepared not only to take the time but also to put the resources and energy into ensuring that Canada gets the best deal possible.” About the government’s own approach to getting a deal, not what would happen to businesses.
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 → “On Trump version one, what we found was there was an abandonment by the Conservative Party.” An attack on the Conservative Party’s record during Trump’s first term, not the question.
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 → “We are not going to do that.” Continues the attack on the Conservatives’ past conduct, not answering the 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 → “We are going to persist at getting that deal.” About the government’s resolve to get a deal, not the effect on businesses asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 17 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 · 46
4 of 17 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 → “that is something we will not do” A commitment with no measure, date or success condition attached.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are not going to capitulate” A pledge of resolve naming no concrete action or test of what capitulation would be.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “put the resources and energy into ensuring that Canada gets the best deal possible” Commits resources and energy with no specific measure, date or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to persist at getting that deal” A commitment to persist with no named action, date or measure of success.
Claims · 4
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 “Billions of dollars cross our borders every day” Billions of dollars cross the Canada-U.S. border every day. search 2 “Canada is a sovereign nation” Canada is a sovereign nation. search 3 “the Conservatives were proposing yesterday, on our arts programs in Canada” The Conservatives proposed something on Canadian arts programs in the House the day before this debate (May 28, 2026). search 4 “On Trump version one, what we found was there was an abandonment by the Conservative Party” During Trump’s first term as U.S. president, the Conservative Party abandoned the effort on the Canada-U.S. relationship, according to the speaker. search
