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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 55 / 100
Signal
67 / 100
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Relevance
30 / 100
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Respect
59 / 100
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Clarity
65 / 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 67% Claims 16% Promise 16%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 23 words I would encourage the member’s leader to be honest with Canadians next time, that he did not have that capacity or that capability. Insult Claims · 10 words He has not met his own deadline several times over.1 Off point Promise · 10 words We are willing to work with him and with them, Vague promise Positioning · 18 words but they are clearly incapable of getting it done. Unearned certainty Next time, they could just be honest about this. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×3 Positioning ×2 Insult Vague promise Unearned certainty Personal attack This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “I would encourage the member's leader to be honest with Canadians next time”.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 67
2 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “but they are clearly incapable of getting it done.” 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 → “Next time, they could just be honest about this.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 30
3 of 8 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 comment put to the member, and 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 encourage the member’s leader to be honest with Canadians next time, that he did not have that capacity or that capability.” About the Liberal leader’s honesty with Canadians, not about working together or 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 → “He has not met his own deadline several times over.” About the leader’s missed deadlines, not the comment’s point on cooperation.
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 → “Next time, they could just be honest about this.” Returns to the leader’s honesty, not the comment’s point or the motion.
Respect · 59
1 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.
Insult An insult aimed at a person. What the tags mean → “I would encourage the member’s leader to be honest with Canadians next time” It suggests the member’s leader, an identifiable individual, has been dishonest with Canadians, which impugns his character rather than his record.
Clarity · 65
2 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are willing to work with him” The commitment names no concrete action, measure or condition for the cooperation offered.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “clearly incapable” The word ‘clearly’ asserts certainty as if self-evident, without offering a source or standard.
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 “He has not met his own deadline several times over” The leader of the Liberal Party has failed to meet his own deadline on several occasions. search
