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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 70 / 100
Signal
72 / 100
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Relevance
46 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
64 / 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.
Aside 15% Procedure 8% Claims 31% Promise 24% The ask 22%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 2
Echo · 2 repeated lines
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Aside · 11 words I know it’s Tuesday and my colleague needs some good news. Aside Partly on point Procedure · 6 words Let us talk about economic growth: Procedure Claims · 23 words 1.6%, 1.5%, 1.4%, 1.2%, 0.8%.1 Those are the the other G7 countries’ second-quarter growth rates. Canada’s was 3.3%, the highest in the G7.2 Promise · 18 words Together, we are going to build Canada strong . Vague promise Together, we will build the strongest economy in the G7 . Vague promise The ask · 16 words I hope the Conservatives will get on board with our plan to build Canada strong together. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Vague promise ×2 Aside Procedure Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Echo ×33 “We are going to build Canada strong.” Said 33 times by 14 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×15 “We are going to build the strongest economy in the G7.” Said 15 times by 6 members. Every time it was said →
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 72
2 of 11 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 → “I know it’s Tuesday and my colleague needs some good news.” 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 → “Let us talk about economic growth:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
7 of 11 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 → “I know it’s Tuesday and my colleague needs some good news.” A joking aside about good news, not an answer on spending or the plan.
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 → “1.6%, 1.5%, 1.4%, 1.2%, 0.8%.” Growth statistics for other G7 countries, offered instead of the measures asked about.
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 → “Those are the the other G7 countries’ second-quarter growth rates.” Explains those figures’ source, still not the spending question.
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 → “Canada’s was 3.3%, the highest in the G7.” Canada’s growth ranking, which touts the government’s record rather than answering the question.
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 → “Together, we are going to build Canada strong.” A general statement about building the economy, not the cuts or plan asked about.
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 → “Together, we will build the strongest economy in the G7.” A goal for the economy, without addressing the spending measures proposed.
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 → “I hope the Conservatives will get on board with our plan to build Canada strong together.” Invites support for the government’s own plan without saying whether the Conservative plan will be adopted.
Respect · 100
0 of 11 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 · 64
2 of 11 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 going to build Canada strong” A commitment with no measure, date or success condition beyond the slogan.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will build the strongest economy in the G7” A pledge of a superlative outcome with no actor, measure or plan named.
Echo · 2 repeated lines
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We are going to build Canada strong.” Said 33 times by 14 members. Every time it was said → “We are going to build the strongest economy in the G7.” Said 15 times by 6 members. Every time it was said →
Claims · 2
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 “1.6%, 1.5%, 1.4%, 1.2%, 0.8%” Five other G7 countries had second-quarter growth rates of 1.6%, 1.5%, 1.4%, 1.2% and 0.8%. search 2 “Canada’s was 3.3%, the highest in the G7” Canada’s second-quarter 2026 economic growth was 3.3%, the highest in the G7. search
