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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 72 / 100
Signal
70 / 100
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
75 / 100
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Claims 76% Positioning 24%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 4
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 11 words the cost of living remains a major concern for many Canadians, Positioning · 5 words and we are taking action. Positioning Vague promise Claims · 33 words Yesterday, 12 million Canadians received a direct payment as part of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.1 That amounts to about $1,900 for a family of four over the course of the year.2 Positioning · 17 words That makes a difference. We are also laying the groundwork to get the economy back on track. Positioning Vague promise Claims · 27 words Economic growth is on the rise, jobs are on the rise, foreign investment is on the rise, 3 and wages are rising for Canadian workers across the country.4 Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×8 Positioning ×3 Vague promise ×2 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 70
3 of 13 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 → “and we are taking action.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That makes a difference.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We are also laying the groundwork to get the economy back on track.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 45
8 of 13 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 → “the cost of living remains a major concern for many Canadians,” It acknowledges the cost of living but does not address the diesel tax 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 → “and we are taking action.” It asserts action generally without addressing the farmers’ cost 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 → “Yesterday, 12 million Canadians received a direct payment as part of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.” It cites a grocery payment, not the diesel tax relief asked for.
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 → “That amounts to about $1,900 for a family of four over the course of the year.” It gives figures for the grocery payment, not the farmers’ costs raised.
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 → “That makes a difference.” It defends the payment but does not address the 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 → “We are also laying the groundwork to get the economy back on track.” It is a general claim about the economy, not the diesel 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 → “Economic growth is on the rise, jobs are on the rise, foreign investment is on the rise,” It lists general economic indicators rather than answering what was 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 → “and wages are rising for Canadian workers across the country.” It is about wages generally, not the farmers’ operating costs raised.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 · 75
2 of 13 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 taking action” A commitment with no actor, measure, date or success condition named.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “laying the groundwork to get the economy back on track” The measures, actor and success condition for this commitment are unspecified.
Claims · 4
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1 “12 million Canadians received a direct payment as part of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit” On October 5, 2026, 12 million Canadians received a direct payment as part of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. search 2 “about $1,900 for a family of four over the course of the year” The Canada groceries and essentials benefit amounts to about $1,900 for a family of four over the course of the year. search 3 “Economic growth is on the rise, jobs are on the rise, foreign investment is on the rise” Canadian economic growth, employment, and foreign investment are all increasing. search 4 “wages are rising for Canadian workers across the country” Wages for Canadian workers across the country are rising. search
