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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 79 / 100
Signal
57 / 100
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Relevance
58 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 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.
Thanks 7% Claims 38% Positioning 31% The question 23%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 6 words that is a really good question. Thanks Claims · 19 words Liberals have shut down all communication. Everything we have tried to bring forward to committee has been shut down.1 Positioning · 27 words I know it is not a good idea to keep pretending the issue is minor, or that somehow Conservatives are stirring the pot and making people scared. Positioning The question · 20 words Again, how is it that the government does not realize people are scared about the future of their property rights? Claims · 14 words They are scared to develop. They are scared to invest in Canada right now. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×5 Positioning ×2 Thanks
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Signal · 57
3 of 8 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “that is a really good question.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I know it is not a good idea to keep pretending the issue is minor,” 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 → “or that somehow Conservatives are stirring the pot and making people scared.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 58
5 of 8 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 motion 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 → “I know it is not a good idea to keep pretending the issue is minor,” About downplaying the issue’s seriousness, not the committee 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 → “or that somehow Conservatives are stirring the pot and making people scared.” Responds to the earlier criticism about fearmongering, not the committee 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 → “Again, how is it that the government does not realize people are scared about the future of their property rights?” About public fear over property rights, not why committee steps were not taken.
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 → “They are scared to develop.” About people being afraid to develop, not the committee 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 → “They are scared to invest in Canada right now.” About reluctance to invest in Canada, not the committee question.
Respect · 100
0 of 8 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 8 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
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 “Everything we have tried to bring forward to committee has been shut down” Every Conservative attempt to bring the Cowichan property rights issue before a parliamentary committee has been shut down. search
