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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 78. The grade is held to 75, 30 above Relevance. 75 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
68 / 100
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Reasoning 74% Positioning 26%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 86 words this certainly is the sort of issue where we would hope for cross-party collaboration and hope to not have a spirit of partisanship. From what I understand, that spirit of collaboration was what prevailed at committee. It prevailed in a context where co-operation was required, because of the minority conditions that Canadians voted for.1 If a party win a majority at the polls, fair enough. It has a mandate from Canadians to proceed as a majority. However, if Canadians vote for a minority that necessitates co-operation, Positioning · 31 words and then a party tries to throw that out the window, and then acts in this ultra partisan fashion while we are trying to advance solutions for victims, that is inappropriate. Positioning Partly on point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×10 Positioning ×2 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 68
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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and then a party tries to throw that out the window,” 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 then acts in this ultra partisan fashion while we are trying to advance solutions for victims, that is inappropriate.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 45
10 of 12 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.
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 → “this certainly is the sort of issue where we would hope for cross-party collaboration and hope to not have a spirit of partisanship.” About hopes for cross-party collaboration, not the message the conduct sends to victims.
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 → “From what I understand, that spirit of collaboration was what prevailed at committee.” About the spirit of collaboration at committee, not the message to victims.
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 prevailed in a context where co-operation was required,” About when co-operation was required, not the message to victims.
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 → “because of the minority conditions that Canadians voted for.” About the minority election result, not the message to victims.
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 → “If a party win a majority at the polls, fair enough.” About what a majority mandate would allow, not the message to victims.
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 has a mandate from Canadians to proceed as a majority.” About a majority party’s mandate, not the message to victims.
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 → “However,” A connecting word leading into remarks on minority co-operation, not the message to victims.
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 → “if Canadians vote for a minority that necessitates co-operation,” About the minority vote requiring co-operation, not the message to victims.
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 then a party tries to throw that out the window,” About a party discarding co-operation, not the message to victims.
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 then acts in this ultra partisan fashion while we are trying to advance solutions for victims, that is inappropriate.” Criticizes partisanship while mentioning victims but does not say what message the conduct sends them.
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 · 1
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1 “the minority conditions that Canadians voted for” Canadians voted for a minority parliament. search
