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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 61 / 100
Signal
42 / 100
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Relevance
33 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
69 / 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.
Claims 47% Positioning 53%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 words what Manitobans want, especially young people, is a job. They want opportunity, Positioning · 16 words and that is what the government is delivering. Vague promise The spring budget delivers real momentum for Manitobans. Positioning Vague promise Claims · 26 words We are seeing infrastructure investments that keep the province moving in the right direction, from transportation upgrades to community facilities. We are expanding Red Seal training.1 Partly on point Positioning · 27 words The member opposite continues to deny what we are delivering on. They need to get on the side that we are on, Off point which is delivering on affordability. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Positioning ×5 Vague promise ×3 Off point ×2 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 42
5 of 17 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 → “and that is what the government is delivering.” 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 → “The spring budget delivers real momentum for Manitobans.” 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 → “The member opposite continues to deny what we are delivering on.” 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 → “They need to get on the side that we are on,” 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 → “which is delivering on affordability.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 33
9 of 17 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.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “what Manitobans want, especially young people, is a job.” About jobs for Manitobans, not the fiscal restraint asked about.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “They want opportunity,” About opportunity for Manitobans, not the spending question put.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “and that is what the government is delivering.” A general claim of delivering, without addressing fiscal restraint or the cost of living.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “The spring budget delivers real momentum for Manitobans.” About budget benefits for Manitoba, not the fiscal restraint asked about.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We are seeing infrastructure investments that keep the province moving in the right direction, from transportation upgrades to community facilities.” About infrastructure spending, not the deficit and affordability question put.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We are expanding Red Seal training.” About trades training, touching affordability only in passing.
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 → “The member opposite continues to deny what we are delivering on.” An attack on the member opposite 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 → “They need to get on the side that we are on,” A demand that the other side join the government, not a response to the question.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “which is delivering on affordability.” Asserts the government’s own affordability record without addressing the fiscal restraint asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 17 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 · 69
3 of 17 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 → “that is what the government is delivering” It asserts delivery of jobs and opportunity without naming any measure, date or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “delivers real momentum” The commitment names no concrete measure, figure or date, only an unspecified outcome.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “delivering on affordability” No measure, actor detail or success condition is given for the claimed affordability delivery.
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 “We are expanding Red Seal training” The federal government is expanding Red Seal training. search
