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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity is 37. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
74 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
38 / 100
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Positioning 20% Claims 70% Promise 10%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 17 words Canadians sent us to Ottawa to get the best deal, not to settle for a bad deal. Positioning Claims · 53 words We are working at our pace to make sure we get the best deal for Canadians. Vague promise We are consulting with Canadians. We are consulting with industries. We are using every legal, diplomatic and economic tool, Vague promise and we are working with provinces, territories and Canadians to make sure we get the best deal possible. Vague promise Promise · 8 words We are not going to negotiate in public, Claims · 5 words but we are working together. Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×8 Vague promise ×4 Positioning 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.
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Signal · 74
1 of 13 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 → “Canadians sent us to Ottawa to get the best deal, not to settle for a bad deal.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
8 of 13 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 → “Canadians sent us to Ottawa to get the best deal, not to settle for a bad deal.” A slogan about wanting the best deal instead of the removal of the tariffs the question asks about.
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 working at our pace to make sure we get the best deal for Canadians.” Asserts work is proceeding at an undisclosed pace rather than giving a plan or results.
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 consulting with Canadians.” Vague consultation activity offered in place of results on tariff removal.
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 consulting with industries.” More generic consultation with no tariff outcome.
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 using every legal, diplomatic and economic tool,” Lists unspecified tools without naming a plan or any result on tariffs.
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 → “and we are working with provinces, territories and Canadians to make sure we get the best deal possible.” General cooperation with provinces does not answer where the plan or results are.
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 not going to negotiate in public,” Declines to give any detail, a refusal in place of an answer.
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 → “but we are working together.” Bare assertion of effort with nothing responsive to the question.
Respect · no score
Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.
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.
Clarity · 38
4 of 13 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 → “working at our pace to make sure we get the best deal” No actor’s deadline, measure or success condition is given for getting the best deal.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “using every legal, diplomatic and economic tool” Names no specific tool, action or measure that can be checked later.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “working with provinces, territories and Canadians to make sure we get the best deal possible” The commitment names no date, step or test for what a best deal possible means.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we are working together” Says nothing about who is working, on what, or how success would be shown.
Claims · 0
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