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Signal
78 / 100
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Relevance
80 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Greeting 21% Claims 79%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 10 words it is a great pleasure to speak to this bill, Greeting Claims · 37 words which has come to us from the other place and would amend various acts related to weights and measures here in Canada.1 2 This piece of legislation is in the context of the historic work of this organization. Partly on point
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Lost points for Greeting Partly on point
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Signal · 78
1 of 2 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.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “it is a great pleasure to speak to this bill,” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 80
1 of 2 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 bill under debate.
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 → “This piece of legislation is in the context of the historic work of this organization.” It mentions the legislation only to place it in a vague historical context without addressing what the bill does.
Respect · 100
0 of 2 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.
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Clarity · 100
0 of 2 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 · 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 “has come to us from the other place” Bill S-3, an Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act and related acts, originated in the Senate of Canada. search 2 “would amend various acts related to weights and measures here in Canada” Bill S-3 would amend the Weights and Measures Act and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act along with their regulations. search
