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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 50. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
24 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Positioning 74% Claims 26%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 25 words I am always surprised to see how the opposition focuses on the negative when there is good news. Sports are the cornerstone of our nation. Positioning Claims · 23 words Thanks to the spring economic update, we are making a generational investment of $750 million.1 This is the largest investment in 20 years.2 Positioning · 39 words The people of Thérèse-De Blainville and that MP’s constituents must be pleased to have this investment for their villages, towns, and communities. We are building Canada strong by working together and investing in our sports and in our youth. Positioning Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×7 Positioning ×5 Vague promise 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 · 24
5 of 13 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 → “I am always surprised to see how the opposition focuses on the negative when there is good news.” 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 → “Sports are the cornerstone of our nation.” 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 people of Thérèse-De Blainville and that MP’s constituents must be pleased to have this investment for their villages, towns,” 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 → “and communities.” 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 building Canada strong by working together and investing in our sports and in our youth.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
7 of 13 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 → “I am always surprised to see how the opposition focuses on the negative when there is good news.” A complaint about the opposition’s focus, not an answer on deficits or family costs.
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 → “Sports are the cornerstone of our nation.” About sports as a national cornerstone, not the budget’s effect on 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 → “Thanks to the spring economic update, we are making a generational investment of $750 million.” About a sports investment from the economic update, not the deficits or costs raised in 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 → “This is the largest investment in 20 years.” About the size of the sports investment, not the question’s subject.
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 people of Thérèse-De Blainville and that MP’s constituents must be pleased to have this investment for their villages, towns,” About constituents’ benefit from the sports investment, not family costs or the deficit.
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 → “and communities.” A continuation of the point about communities benefiting from the investment, not the question’s subject.
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 building Canada strong by working together and investing in our sports and in our youth.” About building Canada strong through sports and youth investment, not the deficit or family expenses asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 · 75
1 of 13 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 building Canada strong” The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, so it cannot be checked later.
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 are making a generational investment of $750 million” The spring economic update includes a $750 million investment. search 2 “This is the largest investment in 20 years” The $750 million spring economic update investment is the largest sports investment in 20 years. search
