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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 70. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
82 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Procedure 14% Claims 86%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 14 words what I meant to say, and what I did say, is that this formula, Procedure Claims · 85 words which determines the Canada health transfer escalator, is not permanent.1 It is a formula that is adjusted over time. I was present for the negotiations that led to the establishment of the formula at the time.2 This formula can always be adjusted; it can always be updated. If that is the intention of the federal and provincial governments in the years to come, so much the better. It can be done. We are not locked into a framework that cannot change; the framework can change. Off point
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Lost points for Off point ×10 Procedure ×2 Off topic None of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.
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Signal · 82
2 of 12 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “what I meant to say,” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “and what I did say, is that this formula,” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
10 of 12 deductions are Relevance
The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.
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 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 → “which determines the Canada health transfer escalator, is not permanent.” About the health transfer escalator, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “It is a formula that is adjusted over time.” About the health transfer formula’s adjustment, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “I was present for the negotiations that led to the establishment of the formula at the time.” About the member’s past role in negotiating the formula, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “This formula can always be adjusted;” About adjusting the health transfer formula, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “it can always be updated.” About updating the health transfer formula, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “If that is the intention of the federal and provincial governments in the years to come,” About future federal-provincial intentions on the health transfer, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “so much the better.” About future health transfer negotiations, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “It can be done.” About adjusting the health transfer formula, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “We are not locked into a framework that cannot change;” About the flexibility of the health transfer framework, not the sovereign wealth fund 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 → “the framework can change.” About the health transfer framework, not the sovereign wealth fund motion.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 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 · 100
0 of 12 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 “which determines the Canada health transfer escalator, is not permanent” The Canada health transfer escalator is determined by a formula that is not permanent. search 2 “I was present for the negotiations that led to the establishment of the formula at the time” Carlos Leitão was present for the negotiations that established the Canada health transfer escalator formula. search
