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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 65. The grade is held to 56, 30 above Signal. 56 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
26 / 100
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Relevance
54 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
79 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Positioning 71% Claims 17% Reasoning 12%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Positioning · 16 words I am proud to be part of a government that is investing heavily in our families. Positioning Claims · 14 words We have social programs. We have programs that our American neighbours do not have.1 Positioning · 44 words We are proud to be able to preserve, maintain and build upon these programs. Vague promise That is what sets Canada apart. It is what makes Canada Canada. We support one another. It is not every person for themselves. It is not survival of the fittest. Positioning Reasoning · 10 words We know that by working together, we will go further. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Positioning ×7 Vague promise 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 · 26
7 of 17 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 proud to be part of a government that is investing heavily in our families.” 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 proud to be able to preserve, maintain and build upon these programs.” 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 sets Canada apart.” 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 → “It is what makes Canada Canada.” 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 support one another.” 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 → “It is not every person for themselves.” 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 → “It is not survival of the fittest.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 54
9 of 17 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 → “We have social programs.” About the existence of social programs in general, not whether he is proud of how his colleagues have handled things.
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 have programs that our American neighbours do not have.” About a comparison with American programs, not whether he is proud of his colleagues’ handling.
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 proud to be able to preserve, maintain and build upon these programs.” About preserving and building social programs, not the handling he was asked whether he is proud of.
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 sets Canada apart.” About what sets Canada apart generally, not his pride in his colleagues’ handling.
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 → “It is what makes Canada Canada.” About national identity, not the handling he was asked about.
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 support one another.” About Canadians supporting one another, not the handling of the government he was asked to be proud of.
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 → “It is not every person for themselves.” About a general social philosophy, not his pride in his colleagues’ handling.
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 → “It is not survival of the fittest.” About a general social philosophy, not the handling he was asked about.
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 know that by working together, we will go further.” About working together in general, not whether he is proud of his colleagues’ handling.
Respect · 100
0 of 17 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 · 79
1 of 17 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 proud to be able to preserve, maintain and build upon these programs” Commits the government to preserving and building on programs without naming any measure, date, or way to judge progress.
Claims · 1
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 have programs that our American neighbours do not have” Canada has social programs that the United States does not have. search
