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Statement grade
Not graded: a tribute or commemoration is there to honour, not to make a case. Not graded
Signal
12 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 5% Thanks 87% The ask 8%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 7
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 7 words on Saturday, British Columbians voted for change.1 Thanks · 126 words I would like to take this opportunity to welcome and congratulate Mr. Doerkson’s government in waiting.2 I would also like to welcome back Mike Farnworth, my own MLA in Port Coquitlam.3 It has been a pleasure to work with Mike these past 11 years.7 I welcome Ryan Peterson, the new MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain.4 Ryan and I have known each other for as long as I have been in office. Another welcome goes to Matt Liang, the new MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville, who I look forward to getting to know as well.5 Lastly, let me thank outgoing MLAs Jodie Wickens and Jennifer Blatherwick, who have served with great conviction and great integrity these past years.6 Their contributions to our community will be noted for years to come. Thanks The ask · 12 words All in all, let us all work together to build Canada strong.
Signal · 12
8 of 8 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 would like to take this opportunity to welcome and congratulate Mr. Doerkson’s government in waiting.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I would also like to welcome back Mike Farnworth, my own MLA in Port Coquitlam.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “It has been a pleasure to work with Mike these past 11 years.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I welcome Ryan Peterson, the new MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Ryan and I have known each other for as long as I have been in office.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Another welcome goes to Matt Liang, the new MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville, who I look forward to getting to know as well.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Lastly, let me thank outgoing MLAs Jodie Wickens and Jennifer Blatherwick, who have served with great conviction and great integrity these past years.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Their contributions to our community will be noted for years to come.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Respect · 100
0 of 8 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 8 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 · 7
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1 “on Saturday, British Columbians voted” British Columbia held a provincial election on Saturday, October 24, 2026. search 2 “Mr. Doerkson’s government in waiting” A party led by Mr. Doerkson holds the role of government-in-waiting (Official Opposition) following the 2026 BC election. search 3 “welcome back Mike Farnworth, my own MLA in Port Coquitlam” Mike Farnworth was re-elected as MLA for Port Coquitlam in the 2026 BC election. search 4 “Ryan Peterson, the new MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain” Ryan Peterson was elected MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain in the 2026 BC election. search 5 “Matt Liang, the new MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville” Matt Liang was elected MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville in the 2026 BC election. search 6 “outgoing MLAs Jodie Wickens and Jennifer Blatherwick” Jodie Wickens and Jennifer Blatherwick are no longer MLAs following the 2026 BC election. search 7 “to work with Mike these past 11 years” Ron McKinnon has served as MP for Port Coquitlam-area riding alongside MLA Mike Farnworth for about 11 years (since 2015). search
