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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 60 / 100
Signal
47 / 100
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Relevance
31 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
64 / 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.
Claims 38% Positioning 48% Promise 14%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 2
Echo · 2 repeated lines
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 34 words actually, last Friday in Halifax, I had the honour to announce the one-time top-up payment of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, 1 which will pay 50% of an annual groceries and essentials benefit return.2 Positioning · 43 words On this side of the House, we are going to build a strong economy. Partly on point Vague promise I know that party loves the glass half empty, but on this side, the glass is half full. Our Prime Minister is building a strong economy for all Canadians. Positioning Off point Promise · 13 words We are going to continue to invest in Canada and build Canada strong. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Positioning ×4 Off point ×3 Vague promise ×2 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Echo ×33 “We are going to build Canada strong.” Said 33 times by 14 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×5 “We are going to build a strong economy.” Said 5 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 47
4 of 13 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “On this side of the House, we are going to build a strong economy.” 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 → “I know that party loves the glass half empty,” 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 on this side, the glass is half full.” 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 → “Our Prime Minister is building a strong economy for all Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 31
7 of 13 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 → “actually, last Friday in Halifax, I had the honour to announce the one-time top-up payment of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit,” About a cost-of-living benefit announcement, not the explanation asked for.
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 → “which will pay 50% of an annual groceries and essentials benefit return.” Detail of the benefit’s design, not the question of why Canadians are worse off.
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 → “On this side of the House, we are going to build a strong economy.” A pledge about the government’s economic approach, not an answer to 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 → “I know that party loves the glass half empty,” A remark about the questioner’s party’s outlook, 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 → “but on this side, the glass is half full.” A figure of speech about the government’s outlook, 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 → “Our Prime Minister is building a strong economy for all Canadians.” Praise of the Prime Minister, not an answer to what was 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 → “We are going to continue to invest in Canada and build Canada strong.” A pledge of continued investment, not the explanation asked for.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 · 64
2 of 13 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 going to build a strong economy” A commitment with no actor, measure, date, or success condition beyond the speaker’s side.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to continue to invest in Canada and build Canada strong” A commitment to keep investing with no measure, amount, or date named.
Echo · 2 repeated lines
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We are going to build Canada strong.” Said 33 times by 14 members. Every time it was said → “We are going to build a strong economy.” Said 5 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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 “last Friday in Halifax, I had the honour to announce the one-time top-up payment of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit” On June 5, 2026, Wayne Long announced in Halifax a one-time top-up payment of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. search 2 “will pay 50% of an annual groceries and essentials benefit return” The Canada groceries and essentials benefit one-time top-up pays 50% of an annual groceries and essentials benefit return. search
