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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 59 / 100
Signal
36 / 100
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Relevance
40 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
60 / 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.
Procedure 20% Claims 39% Positioning 41%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 12 words the Minister of Finance is not the only person with good news. Procedure Claims · 23 words The Prime Minister today announced $5 billion of new investment in this country from Japan, Italy, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Portugal.1 Positioning · 24 words We are focused on bringing capital to this country and investment into this country to create jobs. Partly on point Vague promise They are focused on talking down Canada. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×2 Positioning ×2 Procedure Vague promise Off point Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. 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
3 of 7 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 → “the Minister of Finance is not the only person with good news.” 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 → “We are focused on bringing capital to this country and investment into this country to create jobs.” 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 → “They are focused on talking down Canada.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 40
3 of 7 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 → “The Prime Minister today announced $5 billion of new investment in this country from Japan, Italy, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Portugal.” About new foreign investment announcements, not whether the government will change its policies.
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 focused on bringing capital to this country and investment into this country to create jobs.” States the government’s own approach to attracting capital, without addressing whether existing policies will be reversed.
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 → “They are focused on talking down Canada.” An attack on the opposition’s conduct in place of an answer.
Respect · 100
0 of 7 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 · 60
1 of 7 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 focused on bringing capital to this country” A commitment to attract capital with no measure, date, or success condition named.
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 “The Prime Minister today announced $5 billion of new investment in this country from Japan, Italy, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Portugal.” On June 17, 2026, the Prime Minister announced $5 billion of new investment in Canada from Japan, Italy, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Portugal. search
