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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 68. The grade is held to 64, 30 above Signal. 64 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
34 / 100
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Relevance
39 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 36% Aside 22% Procedure 8% Thanks 22% Positioning 14%
Structure · 14 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 23 words as we know, Bill C-25 includes changes to the names of electoral districts.1 The new name of my electoral district will be “Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent”.2 Aside · 22 words It will be easier to pronounce, but it will be less melodious for those who take pleasure in saying my riding’s name. Aside Off point Procedure · 25 words I am pleased to rise to speak to Government Business No. 13. I have a lot to say, but please allow me to digress briefly. Procedure Claims · 9 words We are soon going to adjourn for the summer, Aside · 13 words and I would say a certain fatigue has set in in the House. Aside Claims · 8 words We are wrapping up our work this week, Thanks · 89 words and one thing we do not say often enough is that, while we work hard, we could not do it without the support of our staff. Tonight, I would like to thank my assistant, Racim, who was brand new to Parliament Hill. He came here with me this fall and learned on the job. We had never analyzed a bill together or done clause-by-clause consideration together, so we learned together. Tonight, I want to say how happy I am with his work, his loyalty, his effort and his perseverance. Thanks Claims · 21 words It must be said that we put in long hours, especially heading into a break, to wrap up all the bills. Positioning · 56 words I am part of a very hard-working and thorough caucus. We work hard and diligently, always with the common good in mind, to do everything we can to improve bills, to assess whether they are in Quebec’s best interests and to develop proposals. It is all the better if they are in Canadians’ best interests too. Positioning Claims · 51 words Racim and I work with a great team, and we are also building relationships with the other political parties. We have worked with the Conservatives and the Liberals, and we have also worked with an NDP colleague and our colleague from the Green Party. Off point We joined forces to improve Bill C-22.3 Procedure · 6 words I will say this straight away: Procedure Claims · 35 words This bill is probably one of the most significant pieces of legislation I will have had the privilege of working on in my time as a member of Parliament, because it brings about fundamental change. Aside · 55 words Incidentally, I would like to apologize for stumbling over my words and making a few minor slips. I am a bit tired. Yesterday, we sat until midnight, and as everyone knows, I am no spring chicken. I am 62 years old, 4 so I am tired this evening. I hope everyone will forgive my little slips— Aside
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×11 Aside ×10 Thanks ×7 Procedure ×4 Positioning ×3 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 · 34
24 of 35 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.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “It will be easier to pronounce,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “but it will be less melodious for those who take pleasure in saying my riding’s name.” An aside: 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 → “I am pleased to rise to speak to Government Business No. 13.” 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 → “I have a lot to say,” 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 → “but please allow me to digress briefly.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “and I would say a certain fatigue has set in in the House.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and one thing we do not say often enough is that,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “while we work hard, we could not do it without the support of our staff.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Tonight, I would like to thank my assistant, Racim, who was brand new to Parliament Hill.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “He came here with me this fall and learned on the job.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “We had never analyzed a bill together or done clause-by-clause consideration together,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “so we learned together.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Tonight, I want to say how happy I am with his work, his loyalty, his effort and his perseverance.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I am part of a very hard-working and thorough caucus.” 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 → “We work hard and diligently, always with the common good in mind, to do everything we can to improve bills, to assess whether they are in Quebec’s best interests and to develop proposals.” 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 → “It is all the better if they are in Canadians’ best interests too.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 → “I will say this straight away:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Incidentally, I would like to apologize for stumbling over my words and making a few minor slips.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I am a bit tired.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Yesterday, we sat until midnight,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “and as everyone knows, I am no spring chicken.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I am 62 years old,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “so I am tired this evening.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I hope everyone will forgive my little slips—” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 39
11 of 35 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 motion 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 → “as we know, Bill C-25 includes changes to the names of electoral districts.” About Bill C-25 and electoral district names, not Bill C-22 or the motion.
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 → “The new name of my electoral district will be “Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent”.” About the renaming of the member’s riding, not Bill C-22 or the motion.
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 will be easier to pronounce,” A remark on the riding’s new name, not the motion or bill.
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 it will be less melodious for those who take pleasure in saying my riding’s name.” A remark on the riding’s name, not the motion or bill.
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 am part of a very hard-working and thorough caucus.” Praise of the member’s caucus generally, not the motion or Bill C-22.
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 → “We work hard and diligently, always with the common good in mind, to do everything we can to improve bills, to assess whether they are in Quebec’s best interests and to develop proposals.” About the caucus’s general way of working on bills, not this motion or bill.
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 all the better if they are in Canadians’ best interests too.” About bills serving Canadians’ interests in general, not the motion or Bill C-22.
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 → “Racim and I work with a great team,” About the member’s team generally, not the motion or Bill C-22.
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 → “and we are also building relationships with the other political parties.” About building relationships with other parties, not the motion or bill.
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 → “We have worked with the Conservatives and the Liberals,” About past collaboration with other parties, not the motion or bill itself.
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 → “and we have also worked with an NDP colleague and our colleague from the Green Party.” About collaboration with NDP and Green colleagues, not the motion or bill itself.
Respect · 100
0 of 35 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 35 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 · 4
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 “Bill C-25 includes changes to the names of electoral districts.” Bill C-25 includes changes to the names of electoral districts. search 2 “The new name of my electoral district will be “Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent”.” Claude DeBellefeuille’s electoral district will be named “Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent”. search 3 “We joined forces to improve Bill C-22.” Claude DeBellefeuille and colleagues joined forces to improve Bill C-22. search 4 “I am 62 years old,” Claude DeBellefeuille is 62 years old. search
