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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Respect and Clarity. Average 90 / 100
Signal
70 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Procedure 26% Claims 15% The question 37% Reasoning 22%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 1
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Madam Speaker, Procedure · 18 words I should use this time to finish my speech on Bill C-269. However, I have a simple question. Procedure Claims · 10 words We have late-night sittings, and we have plenty of time. The question · 14 words Why is this government, once again, bringing the guillotine of closure and limiting debate?1 Reasoning · 15 words Canadians sent us here to debate the issues, not have the government shut down debate. The question · 11 words To the hon. member opposite, why is he doing this again?
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Lost points for Procedure ×2
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Signal · 70
2 of 2 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 → “I should use this time to finish my speech on Bill C-269.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “However, I have a simple question.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Respect · 100
0 of 2 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 2 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 · 1
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 “bringing the guillotine of closure” The government has moved closure on Bill C-30, the Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act. search
