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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 65 / 100
Signal
37 / 100
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Relevance
52 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
71 / 100
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Positioning 57% Claims 43%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 4
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 26 words I know that members on the other side of the House have trouble with the facts, but I am going to remind them of a few. Positioning Partly on point Claims · 24 words Canada’s fiscal position is the best in the G7.1 We are leading the G7 in investments.2 We have the second-strongest growth of the G7.3 Positioning · 35 words On this side of the House, we are responding and adapting to a changing world. Vague promise We are capable of imagining the future and making the necessary decisions. Vague promise Our way of governing is responsible and ambitious, Positioning Claims · 29 words and most of all, we continue to be there for Canadians in need, with tax cuts, a dental plan, food assistance, a training program and the sovereign wealth fund.4 Positioning · 10 words That is what building Canada strong for all Canadians means. Positioning Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Positioning ×6 Vague promise ×2 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 · 37
6 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 → “I know that members on the other side of the House have trouble with the facts,” 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 → “but I am going to remind them of a few.” 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 → “On this side of the House, we are responding and adapting to a changing world.” 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 capable of imagining the future and making the necessary decisions.” 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 → “Our way of governing is responsible and ambitious,” 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 → “That is what building Canada strong for all Canadians means.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 52
7 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.
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 → “I know that members on the other side of the House have trouble with the facts,” About the opposition’s grasp of facts, not the spending 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 → “but I am going to remind them of a few.” A lead-in to the rebuttal, not itself answering 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 → “On this side of the House, we are responding and adapting to a changing world.” A general claim about the government’s approach, not an answer on reining in 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 capable of imagining the future and making the necessary decisions.” General self-description of the government’s decision-making, not addressing the spending 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 way of governing is responsible and ambitious,” Praise of the government’s governing style, not an answer on when spending will be reined in.
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 most of all, we continue to be there for Canadians in need, with tax cuts, a dental plan, food assistance, a training program and the sovereign wealth fund.” Lists support programs for those in need, not whether or when spending will be restrained.
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 → “That is what building Canada strong for all Canadians means.” A general slogan about building Canada strong, not addressing the spending question.
Respect · 100
0 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.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 71
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 responding and adapting to a changing world” The speaker claims ongoing action without naming any measure, actor beyond themselves, or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “making the necessary decisions” A commitment to unspecified ‘necessary’ decisions with no concrete measure named.
Claims · 4
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 “Canada’s fiscal position is the best in the G7” Canada’s fiscal position is the best in the G7. search 2 “We are leading the G7 in investments” Canada leads the G7 in investments. search 3 “the second-strongest growth of the G7” Canada has the second-strongest GDP growth in the G7. search 4 “tax cuts, a dental plan, food assistance, a training program and the sovereign wealth fund” The federal government has in place tax cuts, a dental plan, food assistance, a training program and a sovereign wealth fund. search
