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Not graded: a tribute or commemoration is there to honour, not to make a case. Not graded
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Procedure 20% Thanks 80%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 6
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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 27 words I rise today to recognize five colleagues who collectively have given more than 50 years of service to Canadians and are now moving on from federal politics.1 Procedure Thanks · 107 words First, I recognize the member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie for his unmatched environmental and climate advocacy.2 I also commend the member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton for his work as an opposition member and, 3 if I may, for his great taste in ties. I also want to thank the member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie for his work as an opposition member and for his impressive commitment to his riding.4 I also recognize the member for Beaches—East York for his thoughtful and powerful voice in this House.5 Finally, I recognize the member for North Vancouver—Capilano for his steadfast commitment to climate, natural resources and the environment.6 I thank them for their service to democracy. Thanks
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Signal · 0
8 of 8 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 rise today to recognize five colleagues who collectively have given more than 50 years of service to Canadians and are now moving on from federal politics.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “First, I recognize the member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie for his unmatched environmental and climate advocacy.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I also commend the member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton for his work as an opposition member and,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “if I may, for his great taste in ties.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I also want to thank the member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie for his work as an opposition member and for his impressive commitment to his riding.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I also recognize the member for Beaches—East York for his thoughtful and powerful voice in this House.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Finally, I recognize the member for North Vancouver—Capilano for his steadfast commitment to climate, natural resources and the environment.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank them for their service to democracy.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
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Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Respect · no score
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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.
Clarity · no score
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Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Claims · 6
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1 “five colleagues who collectively have given more than 50 years of service to Canadians and are now moving on from federal politics” Five MPs who together served more than 50 years are leaving federal politics as of June 2026. search 2 “the member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie” The MP for Laurier—Sainte-Marie is one of the members departing federal politics in June 2026. search 3 “the member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton” The MP for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton is one of the members departing federal politics in June 2026. search 4 “the member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie” The MP for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie is one of the members departing federal politics in June 2026. search 5 “the member for Beaches—East York” The MP for Beaches—East York is one of the members departing federal politics in June 2026. search 6 “the member for North Vancouver—Capilano” The MP for North Vancouver—Capilano is one of the members departing federal politics in June 2026. search
