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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 60. The grade is held to 47, 30 above Relevance. 47 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
36 / 100
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Relevance
17 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
88 / 100
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Thanks 18% Claims 42% Anecdote 28% Positioning 12%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 33 words I would like to thank my hon. colleague, the Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, for her question and for all of her work on this legislation and many other pieces of legislation. Thanks Claims · 45 words It is worthwhile to mention that fully two-thirds of the legislation tabled by this government over the last year has been to address crime and to focus on fixing our justice system.1 Off point I would just highlight that the court delays are largely a provincial jurisdiction. Anecdote · 51 words The court in Halton region is very close to my constituency office, so oftentimes we hear from constituents who are concerned about those delays. It is an aging court. Unfortunately, it is one that does not have the capacity to deal with the growing population in Halton region and throughout Peel. Anecdote Partly on point Claims · 31 words I would also just highlight that we have seen in the news lately that Premier Doug Ford is very concerned about how 156 criminals were released from prison without an explanation.2 Off point Positioning · 21 words It is very easy to blame one level of government or another, but we are working together to solve these problems. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Anecdote ×4 Off point ×2 Positioning ×2 Thanks Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. 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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Signal · 36
7 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I would like to thank my hon. colleague, the Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, for her question and for all of her work on this legislation and many other pieces of legislation.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “The court in Halton region is very close to my constituency office,” 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 → “so oftentimes we hear from constituents who are concerned about those delays.” 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 → “It is an aging court.” 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 → “Unfortunately, it is one that does not have the capacity to deal with the growing population in Halton region and throughout Peel.” 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 → “It is very easy to blame one level of government or another,” 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 → “but we are working together to solve these problems.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 17
9 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.
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 → “It is worthwhile to mention that fully two-thirds of the legislation tabled by this government over the last year has been to address crime and to focus on fixing our justice system.” Praise of the government’s overall legislative record on crime, not the delay provisions 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 → “I would just highlight that the court delays are largely a provincial jurisdiction.” About court delays being provincial jurisdiction, not an opinion on the bill’s provisions.
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 court in Halton region is very close to my constituency office,” About a local court’s location, not the bill’s delay measures.
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 → “so oftentimes we hear from constituents who are concerned about those delays.” About constituents’ concerns with delays, not the bill’s provisions for them.
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 → “It is an aging court.” About the age of a local court, not the bill’s delay framework.
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 → “Unfortunately, it is one that does not have the capacity to deal with the growing population in Halton region and throughout Peel.” About a local court’s capacity problems, not what the bill proposes about delays.
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 → “I would also just highlight that we have seen in the news lately that Premier Doug Ford is very concerned about how 156 criminals were released from prison without an explanation.” About provincial releases of prisoners, not the bill’s court delay provisions.
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 → “It is very easy to blame one level of government or another,” About blame between levels of government on delays generally, not an opinion on the bill’s provisions.
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 we are working together to solve these problems.” A general pledge of cooperation on the problem, not an opinion on the bill’s delay measures.
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.
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Clarity · 88
1 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 → “we are working together to solve these problems” The commitment names no measure, date, or success condition for solving the problems.
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 “fully two-thirds of the legislation tabled by this government over the last year has been to address crime” Two-thirds of the bills tabled by the Canadian government in the year before June 2026 addressed crime and the justice system. search 2 “156 criminals were released from prison without an explanation” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said 156 criminals were released from prison without an explanation. search
