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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 50. The grade is held to 42, 30 above Clarity. 42 / 100, held down by Clarity
Signal
44 / 100
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
12 / 100
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Thanks 37% Promise 50% Positioning 13%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 1
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Madam Speaker, Thanks · 29 words I understand the member for Vaudreuil’s passion when he speaks about this budget and the work that the government is doing. He is an outstanding representative for his region, Thanks Promise · 24 words and he understands full well that, through our last budget and the budget we will table on November 5, we will continue building Canada.1 Vague promise Positioning · 16 words We are going to equip ourselves to be masters in our own house. Vague promise Quebeckers understand that. Positioning Promise · 31 words We are going to invest in our future. Vague promise We are going to invest in affordability. Vague promise We are going to invest in things that bring Canadian culture to life across the country. Partly on point Vague promise Thanks · 16 words I want to thank my colleague for his work. He is an asset to our caucus, Thanks Promise · 7 words and we will continue to work together. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Vague promise ×5 Thanks ×4 Positioning ×2 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. 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 · 44
6 of 18 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I understand the member for Vaudreuil’s passion when he speaks about this budget and the work that the government is doing.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “He is an outstanding representative for his region,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We are going to equip ourselves to be masters in our own house.” 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 → “Quebeckers understand that.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I want to thank my colleague for his work.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “He is an asset to our caucus,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 45
7 of 18 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 → “and he understands full well that, through our last budget and the budget we will table on November 5, we will continue building Canada.” The clause mentions continuing to build Canada through current and future budgets, which is a general promise rather than a specific description of economic resilience.
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 going to equip ourselves to be masters in our own house.” The clause expresses a vague commitment to national self-sufficiency, which is related to strength but provides no policy substance.
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 → “Quebeckers understand that.” The clause confirms the relevance of the government’s work to a specific region, which is part of the general subject matter.
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 going to invest in our future.” The clause is a broad commitment to future investment without specifying what kind of investment is required for a strong economy.
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 going to invest in affordability.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 going to invest in things that bring Canadian culture to life across the country.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 will continue to work together.” The clause promises continued cooperation, which is general and does not detail the specific economic steps requested.
Respect · 100
0 of 18 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 · 12
5 of 18 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 will continue building Canada” The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond a general promise to keep building.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to equip ourselves to be masters in our own house” A commitment with no specific measure, actor beyond ‘we’, or checkable outcome.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to invest in our future” Names no programme, amount, date or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to invest in affordability” A general commitment with no measure, figure or date attached.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to invest in things that bring Canadian culture to life across the country” The commitment names no specific investment, amount or date.
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 “through our last budget and the budget we will table on November 5” The government tabled a previous budget and will table its next budget on November 5, 2026. search
