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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 58. The grade is held to 34, 30 above Clarity. 34 / 100, held down by Clarity
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
26 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
4 / 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 100%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 2
Echo · said 3 times
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 99 words we know that Canadians are facing challenges right now. Off point Unearned certainty Food is the beginning, but this also extends to the work we are doing to bring down the cost of renting or buying a home, one of the highest expenses that we know Canadians face. Vague promise We have renewed our child care deals to keep building a program that is saving families thousands of dollars a year.1 2 Partly on point Vague promise We are making massive investments in students , in training and in the skilled trades.Vague promise We are investing in the things that are going to build prosperity and build a bright future for all Canadians. Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Vague promise ×4 Off point ×3 Partly on point ×3 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. Echo ×3 “We are making massive investments in housing.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 100
0 of 11 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 · 26
6 of 11 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.
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 know that Canadians are facing challenges right now.” The clause makes a broad statement about challenges without specifying the economic issue raised by the 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 → “Food is the beginning,” This clause identifies food as the topic of the statement but does not address the specific concerns regarding food price inflation or food bank capacity.
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 this also extends to the work we are doing to bring down the cost of renting or buying a home, one of the highest expenses that we know Canadians face.” The clause speaks to general cost of living expenses like housing, which is related to affordability, but it moves away from the core issue of food costs.
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 renewed our child care deals to keep building a program that is saving families thousands of dollars a year.” The clause mentions child care cost savings, which is an affordability measure but does not address food price increases.
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 are making massive investments in students, in training and in the skilled trades.” The clause discusses investments in trades and education, focusing on future economic growth rather than immediate cost of living issues.
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 are investing in the things that are going to build prosperity and build a bright future for all Canadians.” The statement is a broad declaration of investment goals and future prosperity which does not answer the question about current financial pressures.
Respect · 100
0 of 11 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 · 4
5 of 11 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “we know that Canadians are facing challenges right now” The speaker presents this situation as a known fact without providing supporting evidence or a source.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “to bring down the cost of renting or buying a home” The statement commits to reducing costs but does not specify any measures, targets, or timelines.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “to keep building a program that is saving families thousands of dollars a year” This is an open-ended commitment to continue action without naming specific goals or future conditions.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “making massive investments” The commitment uses a non-specific superlative without detailing the specific investments or the amounts involved.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “the things that are going to build prosperity and build a bright future” This commitment relies on abstract concepts and fails to identify any concrete policy or specific action.
Echo · 1 repeated line
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We are making massive investments in housing.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
Claims · 2
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 “We have renewed our child care deals” The government has renewed its child care agreements with provinces and territories. search 2 “a program that is saving families thousands of dollars a year” Canada’s child care program is saving families thousands of dollars a year. search
