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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 58. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
45 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
87 / 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.
Positioning 49% Claims 42% The ask 8%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
Echo · said 17 times
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 24 words Conservatives pretend to be champions of affordability, but they never get in the fight. Even worse, they vote against every measure to help families. Positioning Claims · 42 words We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. 1 They are against it. We build affordable homes. They are against it. We introduce the groceries and food essentials that will put $1,900 into the pockets of a family of four.2 They are against it. Positioning · 25 words We are fighting for jobs and affordability for Canadians. Vague promise All the Conservatives do is run down the economy in the middle of a trade war. Positioning The ask · 8 words They should get on board and start building. Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×12 Positioning ×5 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Echo ×17 “We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Said 17 times by 12 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 45
5 of 18 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 → “Conservatives pretend to be champions of affordability,” 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 → “but they never get in the fight.” 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 → “Even worse, they vote against every measure to help families.” 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 are fighting for jobs and affordability for Canadians.” 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 → “All the Conservatives do is run down the economy in the middle of a trade war.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
12 of 18 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 → “Conservatives pretend to be champions of affordability,” Attacks the Conservatives’ claimed record instead of answering when relief will come.
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 they never get in the fight.” A jab at the Conservatives, not an answer on when prices will fall.
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 → “Even worse, they vote against every measure to help families.” Accuses the opposition of voting against family measures, not addressing the timing of relief.
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 cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Boasts of the government’s tax cut without saying when prices will come down.
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 → “They are against it.” Attacks the opposition’s position, not 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 build affordable homes.” Praise of the government’s housing builds, not an answer on price relief.
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 → “They are against it.” Attack on the opposition, not addressing when relief will arrive.
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 introduce the groceries and food essentials that will put $1,900 into the pockets of a family of four.” Cites the government’s grocery benefit as its own measure rather than answering when prices will fall.
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 → “They are against it.” Attack on the opposition, not the timing of relief for families.
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 fighting for jobs and affordability for Canadians.” Praise of the government’s own efforts, not an answer to when prices will drop.
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 → “All the Conservatives do is run down the economy in the middle of a trade war.” Attack on the Conservatives’ conduct, not addressing 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 → “They should get on board and start building.” A demand that the opposition change course instead of answering when relief will come.
Respect · 100
0 of 18 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 · 87
1 of 18 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 → “We are fighting for jobs and affordability for Canadians” A commitment to action with no measure, date or named policy.
Echo · 1 repeated line
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Said 17 times by 12 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 cut taxes for 22 million Canadians” The Liberal government cut taxes affecting 22 million Canadians. search 2 “the groceries and food essentials that will put $1,900 into the pockets of a family of four” A Liberal groceries and food essentials measure would provide $1,900 to a family of four. search
