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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 73 / 100
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
47 / 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.
Claims 51% Promise 49%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 11 words the member knows that abuse of the tax system is illegal, 1 Promise · 12 words and the CRA will always take enforcement action when tax fraud occurs. Vague promise Claims · 9 words We all know we cannot comment on specific cases, Unearned certainty Promise · 22 words but Canadians can be assured that when it comes to fraud, every action is on the table to hold fraudsters to account. Vague promise Claims · 26 words We have implemented additional safeguards to help ensure greater consistency and accuracy in refund processing.2 The measures include strengthening controls, intensified oversight and tightened authority levels.3 Promise · 10 words On this side of the House, we will go after— Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Vague promise ×2 Unearned certainty Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
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Signal · 100
0 of 10 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 · 45
7 of 10 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 member knows that abuse of the tax system is illegal,” States that tax abuse is illegal rather than addressing when the money will be collected.
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 CRA will always take enforcement action when tax fraud occurs.” General assurance of enforcement action, not a response on collecting the funds or timelines.
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 all know we cannot comment on specific cases,” Declines to speak on the specifics of the case raised, which does not answer the question put.
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 → “but Canadians can be assured that when it comes to fraud, every action is on the table to hold fraudsters to account.” Broad pledge of accountability on fraud generally, not on recovering the specific sums 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 have implemented additional safeguards to help ensure greater consistency and accuracy in refund processing.” Describes new refund-processing safeguards, which does not address recovering the money already paid out.
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 measures include strengthening controls, intensified oversight and tightened authority levels.” Details of controls and oversight, not the collection question put to the minister.
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 will go after—” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Respect · 100
0 of 10 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 · 47
3 of 10 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 → “will always take enforcement action” Commits the CRA to acting without naming any measure, date or success condition.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “We all know” Presents the claim as common knowledge instead of citing a source.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “every action is on the table” A commitment with no actor, measure, date or success condition attached.
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 “abuse of the tax system is illegal” Abuse of the tax system is illegal. search 2 “We have implemented additional safeguards to help ensure greater consistency and accuracy in refund processing” The government has implemented additional safeguards to help ensure greater consistency and accuracy in refund processing. search 3 “The measures include strengthening controls, intensified oversight and tightened authority levels” The implemented measures include strengthening controls, intensified oversight, and tightened authority levels. search
