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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 68. The grade is held to 57, 30 above Relevance. 57 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
89 / 100
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Relevance
27 / 100
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Respect
82 / 100
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Clarity
74 / 100
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Claims 79% Positioning 21%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 5
Echo · said 3 times
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 82 words he may say we give the same answers, but they hand the same questions around from member to member. Off point We are focused on building the strongest economy in the G7. Vague promise We are focused on making life more affordable for Canadians. Vague promise At home, we are cutting taxes.4 We just launched the groceries and essentials benefit.2 We just cut the federal excise tax on fuel.3 Combined with the carbon tax cut, that is 28¢.5 Our spring economic update confirms our fiscal position is strong.1 Partly on point Positioning · 22 words We have the leader to build Canada strong. Positioning They have a leader who has never worked a day outside of this House. Off point Insult
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Off point ×4 Vague promise ×2 Positioning Insult Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Personal attack This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “a leader who has never worked a day outside of this House”. Echo ×3 “We are focused on building the strongest economy in the G7.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 89
1 of 15 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 → “We have the leader to build Canada strong.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 27
11 of 15 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 → “he may say we give the same answers,” About whether answers are repeated, not the question on spending.
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 hand the same questions around from member to member.” About the opposition’s use of questions, not the question on spending.
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 focused on building the strongest economy in the G7.” A general economic goal offered without answering why Canadians should pay for the borrowing.
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 focused on making life more affordable for Canadians.” On affordability, the question’s subject, but gives no answer to why Canadians should pay for the spending.
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 → “At home, we are cutting taxes.” Names a tax cut without addressing why Canadians must cover the deficit.
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 just launched the groceries and essentials benefit.” Names a benefit without addressing why Canadians must cover the deficit.
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 just cut the federal excise tax on fuel.” Names a fuel tax cut without addressing why Canadians must cover the deficit.
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 → “Combined with the carbon tax cut, that is 28¢.” A figure on tax cuts that does not address the borrowing 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 → “Our spring economic update confirms our fiscal position is strong.” About fiscal strength generally, not why Canadians should pay for the spending.
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 have the leader to build Canada strong.” Praise of the government’s own leader, not the question on spending.
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 have a leader who has never worked a day outside of this House.” A jab at the opposition leader’s background, not the question on spending.
Respect · 82
1 of 15 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 → “a leader who has never worked a day outside of this House” It smears the opposing leader personally over his work history rather than his conduct or policies.
Clarity · 74
2 of 15 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 focused on building the strongest economy in the G7” The commitment names no measure, date, or success condition for how the economy will be built.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are focused on making life more affordable for Canadians” The commitment states a goal with no actor-specific measure, date, or test of success.
Echo · 1 repeated line
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We are focused on building the strongest economy in the G7.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
Claims · 5
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 “Our spring economic update confirms our fiscal position is strong.” The spring economic update confirms that the Liberal government’s fiscal position is strong. search 2 “We just launched the groceries and essentials benefit.” The Liberals just launched the groceries and essentials benefit. search 3 “We just cut the federal excise tax on fuel.” The Liberals just cut the federal excise tax on fuel. search 4 “At home, we are cutting taxes.” The Liberals are cutting taxes at home. search 5 “Combined with the carbon tax cut, that is 28¢.” The combined effect of the carbon tax cut and the federal excise tax cut on fuel is 28¢. search
