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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 75. The grade is held to 74, 30 above Relevance. 74 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
65 / 100
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Relevance
44 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
91 / 100
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Claims 72% Procedure 5% Positioning 23%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 62 words I want to remind the member opposite from Newfoundland and Labrador that we are working closely with the Conservative provincial government to build the province together, with Bay du Nord and with $8 billion for 5 Wing Goose Bay to expand the capacity of the base, 1 2 but also, the support goes out into the broader region. The work continues with housing initiatives. Partly on point Vague promise Procedure · 5 words On and on it goes. Procedure Claims · 13 words There was an announcement today from the Finance Minister in Newfoundland and Labrador.3 Positioning · 24 words That is what Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, and Canadians, expect us to do. That is what we are doing. We are laser focused, and we— Positioning Partly on point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Positioning ×5 Vague promise Procedure Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 65
6 of 16 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 → “On and on it goes.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is what Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,” 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 → “and Canadians, expect us to do.” 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 → “That is what we are doing.” 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 → “We are laser focused,” 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 → “and we—” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 44
9 of 16 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 question asked.
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 want to remind the member opposite from Newfoundland and Labrador that we are working closely with the Conservative provincial government to build the province together, with Bay du Nord and with $8 billion for 5 Wing Goose Bay to expand the capacity of the base,” Lists government investments in Newfoundland and Labrador instead of addressing the economic data raised or the question asked.
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 → “but also, the support goes out into the broader region.” Says support extends to the broader region without addressing the economic figures or 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 → “The work continues with housing initiatives.” Mentions housing initiatives as government work, not the recession and job-loss data raised.
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 → “There was an announcement today from the Finance Minister in Newfoundland and Labrador.” Points to a finance announcement today rather than answering the question about the economic data.
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 → “That is what Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,” Speaks to what Newfoundlanders and Labradorians expect, not the question asked.
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 → “and Canadians, expect us to do.” Speaks to what Canadians expect, not the economic figures or 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 → “That is what we are doing.” Affirms the government is delivering its measures without addressing 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 laser focused,” A general claim of focus that does not answer the question or address the data raised.
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 → “and we—” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Respect · 100
0 of 16 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 · 91
1 of 16 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 → “The work continues with housing initiatives” The speaker claims ongoing action on housing without naming any measure, date or result.
Claims · 3
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 “$8 billion for 5 Wing Goose Bay to expand the capacity of the base” The federal government is providing $8 billion for 5 Wing Goose Bay to expand the capacity of the base. search 2 “we are working closely with the Conservative provincial government to build the province together, with Bay du Nord” The federal government is working with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Conservative provincial government on Bay du Nord. search 3 “There was an announcement today from the Finance Minister in Newfoundland and Labrador” On June 2, 2026, Canada’s Finance Minister made an announcement in Newfoundland and Labrador. search
