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The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity is 67. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
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Relevance
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Respect
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Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 95 words my colleague put it well when he said that in Canada, our political system is based on respect for traditions and principles. This ensures that the system is stable and the government is able to function properly. If we look at the last 10 majority governments in our history, whether they were Liberal or Conservative, we see that there has never been a case where a committee chair had to cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie.1 This morning, I heard some opposition members taking issue with the proposed composition of committees. The question · 40 words I would like to ask the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons whether the government’s proposed composition better reflects the traditions of our parliamentary system than the suggestions put forward by the opposition during this morning’s debates. Off point
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Lost points for Off point ×5 Off topic None of this speech addressed the specific motion under debate.
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Signal · 100
0 of 5 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 · 0
5 of 5 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 motion under debate.
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 → “my colleague put it well when he said that in Canada, our political system is based on respect for traditions and principles.” Speaks about respect for traditions in the political system, not about proceeding with debate on the motion.
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 → “This ensures that the system is stable and the government is able to function properly.” Discusses system stability and government functioning generally rather than the motion to continue debate.
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 → “If we look at the last 10 majority governments in our history, whether they were Liberal or Conservative, we see that there has never been a case where a committee chair had to cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie.” Gives a historical statistic about committee chair tie votes, a subject other than the motion.
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 → “This morning, I heard some opposition members taking issue with the proposed composition of committees.” Turns to committee composition concerns raised by opposition members, not the motion under debate.
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 → “I would like to ask the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons whether the government’s proposed composition better reflects the traditions of our parliamentary system than the suggestions put forward by the opposition during this morning’s debates.” Poses a question to the government leader about committee composition, a different subject from the motion.
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 · 100
0 of 5 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 last 10 majority governments in our history” In the last 10 majority governments in Canadian history, whether Liberal or Conservative, there has never been a case where a committee chair had to cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie. search
