Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Julie Dzerowicz

Liberal on Spanish Language Day 2026-04-23

120 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

Average 78 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Procedure 8%Greeting 24%Claims 53%The ask 15%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Procedure · 9 words[Member spoke in Spanish, interpreted as follows:] Mr. Speaker, ProcedureGreeting · 29 wordsas the proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant, I rise on April 23 to celebrate Spanish Language Day, recognized by the United Nations and 21 countries around the world.¹Greeting Claims · 64 wordsSpanish is now the most widely spoken non-official language in Canada, connecting more than 1.7 million Canadians to their heritage, identity and traditions.² Three provinces and 14 cities have now proclaimed April 23 as Spanish Language Day.³ Our Prime Minister has called this day “a wonderful opportunity for Canadians of all backgrounds” to learn from our Spanish-speaking communities.⁴ Communities across our country have spoken.Unearned certainty The ask · 18 wordsLet us proclaim April 23 as Spanish Language Day at the federal level. [Member spoke in Spanish] [English]

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 64

2 of 3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “[Member spoke in Spanish, interpreted as follows:] Mr. Speaker,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “as the proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant, I rise on April 23 to celebrate Spanish Language Day, recognized by the United Nations and 21 countries around the world.”A greeting: 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 · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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 · 91

1 of 3 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Communities across our country have spoken”Asserts a consensus on behalf of communities without naming any source or evidence.

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“Spanish Language Day, recognized by the United Nations and 21 countries around the world”Spanish Language Day on April 23 is recognized by the United Nations and 21 countries around the world.search
2“the most widely spoken non-official language in Canada, connecting more than 1.7 million Canadians”Spanish is the most widely spoken non-official language in Canada, with more than 1.7 million Canadians speaking it.search
3“Three provinces and 14 cities have now proclaimed April 23 as Spanish Language Day”Three Canadian provinces and 14 cities have proclaimed April 23 as Spanish Language Day.search
4“Our Prime Minister has called this day “a wonderful opportunity for Canadians of all backgrounds””The Prime Minister of Canada described Spanish Language Day as “a wonderful opportunity for Canadians of all backgrounds”.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15