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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 74 / 100
Signal
87 / 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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Positioning 10% Claims 76% Promise 14%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 10 words on this side of the House, we listen to Canadians. Positioning Claims · 44 words We held pre-budget consultations.1 We travel around our ridings and listen to what people have to say. Canadians elected us in 2025 based on the plan, the real plan that we submitted to them, with figures no less.2 They elected us on that basis. Promise · 14 words We made a commitment to Canadians that we would keep moving these measures forward, Vague promise Claims · 30 words and that is what we are doing. We are living up to our commitment. We continue to be there for Canadians with measures like the one under discussion this evening. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Vague promise ×2 Positioning Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 87
1 of 12 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “on this side of the House, we listen to Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
9 of 12 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 → “on this side of the House, we listen to Canadians.” About listening to Canadians generally, not whether the holiday should be extended.
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 held pre-budget consultations.” About pre-budget consultations, not the fuel excise tax 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 → “We travel around our ridings and listen to what people have to say.” About travelling and hearing constituents, not whether to extend the tax holiday.
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 → “Canadians elected us in 2025 based on the plan, the real plan that we submitted to them, with figures no less.” About the 2025 election platform, not the fuel excise tax decision 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 → “They elected us on that basis.” Restates the election mandate point without addressing the extension 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 → “We made a commitment to Canadians that we would keep moving these measures forward,” A general commitment to keep moving measures forward, not an answer on extending this tax holiday.
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 that is what we are doing.” Says the commitment is being kept but not what was asked about the excise 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 → “We are living up to our commitment.” About living up to the government’s commitment generally, not the extension 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 → “We continue to be there for Canadians with measures like the one under discussion this evening.” Mentions measures like the one under discussion but does not say whether the holiday should be extended.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 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.
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Clarity · 64
2 of 12 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 → “keep moving these measures forward” The commitment names no specific measure, actor, date or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We continue to be there for Canadians” A pledge of ongoing support with no measure, date or way to verify it.
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 “We held pre-budget consultations” The government held pre-budget consultations. search 2 “Canadians elected us in 2025” Canadians elected the government in 2025. search
