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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 79. The grade is held to 47, 30 above Relevance. 47 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Claims 36% The question 64%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 4
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 28 words Canada’s debt stands at the figure that my colleague mentioned, 1 or 41% of the GDP.2 That is one of the most manageable levels of debt in the G7.3 Partly on point The question · 50 words Now, I have a question for my colleague. Where do the Conservatives want to make cuts? What programs do they want to eliminate? Will they reduce old age security benefits? Will they cut the $8 billion that goes to the Canada child benefit?4 Where would you make cuts? Tell us. Off point
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Lost points for Off point ×7 Partly on point ×3 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 100
0 of 10 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.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · 17
10 of 10 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 → “Canada’s debt stands at the figure that my colleague mentioned,” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “or 41% of the GDP.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 one of the most manageable levels of debt in the G7.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “Now, I have a question for my colleague.” It announces a counter-question to the Conservatives, not an answer on the debt.
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 → “Where do the Conservatives want to make cuts?” It asks what cuts the Conservatives would make, a counter-question rather than answering when budgets will end.
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 → “What programs do they want to eliminate?” It presses the Conservatives on programs to eliminate instead of addressing the question put.
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 → “Will they reduce old age security benefits?” It asks whether the Conservatives would cut old age security, not when credit card budgets will end.
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 → “Will they cut the $8 billion that goes to the Canada child benefit?” It asks whether the Conservatives would cut the child benefit rather than answer 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 → “Where would you make cuts?” It repeats the demand for the Conservatives’ cuts without answering 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 → “Tell us.” It demands the Conservatives answer, offering no answer on the debt or budgets asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 10 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 10 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 · 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 debt stands at the figure that my colleague mentioned” Canada’s federal debt is $1.475 trillion. search 2 “41% of the GDP” Canada’s federal debt equals about 41% of GDP in 2026. search 3 “That is one of the most manageable levels of debt in the G7” Canada has one of the lowest debt-to-GDP ratios in the G7. search 4 “the $8 billion that goes to the Canada child benefit” About $8 billion per year goes to the Canada child benefit. search
