Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Brad Vis

Conservative on Weights and Measures Act 2026-10-23

68 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Statement grade

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Not graded

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Procedure 4%Positioning 7%The ask 88%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Madam Speaker, Procedure · 3 wordsI do agree.Procedure Positioning · 5 wordsI want the bill passed.PositioningOff point The ask · 60 wordsI believe that, at the committee stage, it would be useful for Parliament to clarify the powers of the president as outlined in clause 17 and clause 19, the purview of those powers, to make sure there is clarity for the Canadian economy in the conduct of the proposed new preventative measures and the risk-based approach applied in Bill S-3.¹

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 88

2 of 3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I do agree.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I want the bill passed.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 92

1 of 3 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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I want the bill passed.”This clause expresses a desire for the bill to be passed but offers no substance or analysis of the bill itself.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“the powers of the president as outlined in clause 17 and clause 19”Bill S-3 outlines powers of the president in clause 17 and clause 19.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24