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Statement grade
Not graded: a tribute or commemoration is there to honour, not to make a case. Not graded
Signal
18 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Anecdote 53% Procedure 6% Claims 19% Greeting 15% Thanks 7%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 0
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 72 words I am glad to be back in Ottawa after a busy summer in my riding of Beauport—Limoilou. I spent the past few months visiting businesses, attending events and meeting with organizations. Most importantly, I took time to listen to everyone’s concerns, needs and ideas. Whether in the beautiful parks of Beauport or on the bustling streets of Limoilou, each of these encounters reminded me how privileged I am to represent my community. Anecdote Procedure · 8 words What can I say about summer in Beauport—Limoilou? Procedure Claims · 26 words From the Cigale festival on the beach at Beauport Bay to the Limoilou market on 3rd Avenue, our community once again showcased its energy and vitality. Greeting · 21 words I am very pleased to see you again, Mr. Speaker, and to be reunited with all my colleagues in the House. Greeting Thanks · 10 words I thank the people of Beauport—Limoilou for a great summer. Thanks
At a glance
Lost points for Anecdote ×4 Greeting ×2 Procedure Thanks
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Signal · 18
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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I am glad to be back in Ottawa after a busy summer in my riding of Beauport—Limoilou.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I spent the past few months visiting businesses, attending events and meeting with organizations.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Most importantly, I took time to listen to everyone’s concerns, needs and ideas.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Whether in the beautiful parks of Beauport or on the bustling streets of Limoilou, each of these encounters reminded me how privileged I am to represent my community.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “What can I say about summer in Beauport—Limoilou?” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “I am very pleased to see you again, Mr. Speaker,” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “and to be reunited with all my colleagues in the House.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank the people of Beauport—Limoilou for a great summer.” Thanks: 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 8 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 8 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 · 0
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
No checkable claims.
