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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 81. The grade is held to 55, 30 above Relevance. 55 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
25 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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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.
Claims 100%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 3
Echo · 2 repeated lines
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Claims · 87 words we have many measures that we have implemented to help Canadians with affordability, and the member opposite mentioned just one of them. In addition to the groceries and essentials benefit, we have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians .1 We have eliminated the GST for first-time homebuyers. 2 Partly on point We are continuing to make investments in climate action by investing in communities from coast to coast to coast through the build communities strong fund and through the expansion of electricity in projects that we have been funding across the country.3 Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Off point Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. Echo ×17 “We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Said 17 times by 12 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×11 “We have effectively eliminated GST for first-time homebuyers on new homes up to $1 million and reduced GST for first-time homebuyers on new homes between $1 million and $1.5 million.” Said 11 times by 8 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 100
0 of 5 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.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · 25
5 of 5 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.
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 have many measures that we have implemented to help Canadians with affordability,” Names her side’s affordability measures generally instead of explaining the votes against removing the tax.
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 → “and the member opposite mentioned just one of them.” Points back to the benefits already mentioned rather than addressing why the tax-off motion was opposed.
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 → “In addition to the groceries and essentials benefit, we have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Offers other tax measures her side took instead of answering why the motion to remove the gas tax was voted against.
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 have eliminated the GST for first-time homebuyers.” Cites a housing tax measure unrelated to explaining the votes on the gas tax 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 → “We are continuing to make investments in climate action by investing in communities from coast to coast to coast through the build communities strong fund and through the expansion of electricity in projects that we have been funding across the country.” Turns to climate and infrastructure investments, not the gas tax votes or the affordability question asked.
Respect · 100
0 of 5 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 5 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.
Echo · 2 repeated lines
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Said 17 times by 12 members. Every time it was said → “We have effectively eliminated GST for first-time homebuyers on new homes up to $1 million and reduced GST for first-time homebuyers on new homes between $1 million and $1.5 million.” Said 11 times by 8 members. Every time it was said →
Claims · 3
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 “cut taxes for 22 million Canadians” The government has cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. search 2 “eliminated the GST for first-time homebuyers” The government eliminated the GST for first-time homebuyers. search 3 “the build communities strong fund” The government funds community investments through the build communities strong fund. search
