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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 68 / 100
Signal
42 / 100
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Relevance
43 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
85 / 100
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Procedure 2% Claims 21% Reasoning 25% Positioning 52%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 2 words I agree. Procedure Claims · 20 words It is an affordability measure. It is a half measure and a small measure, 1 but it is an affordability measure. Reasoning · 24 words I will repeat this, because it is very important. We can vote for this small measure because it would keep money in Canadians’ pockets. Positioning · 50 words It is not like the programs and fake supports that keep getting touted as the solutions, which really are just admissions of failure for the government. The Liberals have made life unaffordable. We cannot trust them to fix that. Conservatives know how to get it done. Vague promise Canadians can trust us. Positioning Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×6 Off point ×6 Vague promise ×2 Procedure Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 42
7 of 15 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I agree.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is not like the programs and fake supports that keep getting touted as the solutions,” 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 → “which really are just admissions of failure for the government.” 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 → “The Liberals have made life unaffordable.” 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 cannot trust them to fix that.” 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 → “Conservatives know how to get it done.” 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 → “Canadians can trust us.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 43
6 of 15 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 comment put to the member, and the bill under debate.
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 → “It is not like the programs and fake supports that keep getting touted as the solutions,” The clause introduces a critique of general government programs rather than addressing the specific nature of C-38.
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 → “which really are just admissions of failure for the government.” The clause continues the general political criticism of the government’s performance.
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 → “The Liberals have made life unaffordable.” The clause makes a general political accusation against the Liberals regarding affordability.
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 cannot trust them to fix that.” The clause contains a general political assertion about the government’s capability.
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 → “Conservatives know how to get it done.” The clause is a statement of partisan competence not tied to the specific measure under debate.
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 → “Canadians can trust us.” The clause is a general statement of trust in the party.
Respect · 100
0 of 15 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 · 85
2 of 15 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 → “know how to get it done” It asserts a capability without listing any specific plans or methods.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “Canadians can trust us” This makes a broad commitment to the public without detailing how that trust will be earned or maintained.
Claims · 1
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 “It is a half measure” Bill C-38 would temporarily set federal fuel excise tax rates to 50% of their regular rates for the period from February 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027. search
