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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 70. The grade is held to 67, 30 above Relevance. 67 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
52 / 100
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Relevance
37 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
90 / 100
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Positioning 41% Claims 18% Reasoning 41%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 21 words there is a big difference. Partly on point The member opposite demonizes immigrants, which is specifically what he said. The member opposite said, “immigrants”.1 Positioning Off point Claims · 19 words Many countries in the world, including Canada, have challenges around immigration. Lots of people want to come to Canada. Reasoning · 30 words We need to keep up with the housing we build, and as the Prime Minister has said, we need to make sure the housing we build fits the immigration levels. Positioning · 15 words We want immigrants in Canada. This is a country of immigrants. We believe in immigration. Positioning Reasoning · 13 words It has to be controlled, and our housing builds have to match accordingly. Positioning · 7 words That is what we are focused on. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×11 Positioning ×8 Off point ×3 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 52
8 of 23 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “there is a big difference.” 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 member opposite demonizes immigrants,” 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 is specifically what he said.” 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 member opposite said, “immigrants”.” 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 want immigrants in Canada.” 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 → “This is a country of immigrants.” 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 believe in immigration.” 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 → “That is what we are focused on.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 37
14 of 23 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 → “there is a big difference.” The speaker attempts to draw a distinction between immigration and immigrants.
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 member opposite demonizes immigrants,” The clause focuses on criticizing the opposition’s rhetoric rather than addressing the housing demand argument.
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 is specifically what he said.” This clause reiterates a criticism of the opposition’s statement without engaging with the substance of the question.
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 member opposite said, “immigrants”.” The clause simply repeats the opposition’s terminology used in the debate.
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 → “Many countries in the world, including Canada, have challenges around immigration.” The speaker provides a general statement about immigration challenges facing various nations.
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 → “Lots of people want to come to Canada.” The speaker offers a general observation about international desire to relocate to Canada.
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 need to keep up with the housing we build,” The speaker addresses the general requirement for sufficient housing construction.
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 as the Prime Minister has said, we need to make sure the housing we build fits the immigration levels.” The statement links the level of housing construction to current immigration figures.
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 want immigrants in Canada.” The speaker asserts support for the immigration of people to Canada.
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 → “This is a country of immigrants.” The speaker states a national identity based on immigration.
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 believe in immigration.” The speaker expresses a supportive sentiment toward immigration.
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 → “It has to be controlled,” The speaker discusses the necessity of controlling the volume of immigration.
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 our housing builds have to match accordingly.” The speaker states that housing development must be consistent with population changes.
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 → “That is what we are focused on.” The speaker outlines the government’s current policy focus regarding immigration and housing.
Respect · 100
0 of 23 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.
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Clarity · 90
1 of 23 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 → “That is what we are focused on” The commitment names no actor beyond the speaker, no measure, date, or success condition for matching housing to immigration levels.
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 member opposite said, “immigrants”.” During the 2026-10-27 question period on housing, the member for Carleton (Pierre Poilievre) said the word ‘immigrants’ when speaking about the housing crisis. search
