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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 57. The grade is held to 46, 30 above Relevance. 46 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
35 / 100
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Relevance
16 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
78 / 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 63% Claims 37%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 17 words we are all concerned about the promises the government makes. Unearned certainty It is all pie in the sky. Positioning Partly on point Claims · 19 words We spent $300 million.1 We were supposed to have a factory that actually created vaccines for Canadians in Quebec.2 Positioning · 16 words Where is that factory now? Where is the $300 million? That is what Canadians call waste. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×5 Off point ×5 Partly on point ×2 Unearned certainty 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 · 35
5 of 13 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 → “we are all concerned about the promises the government makes.” 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 all pie in the sky.” 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 → “Where is that factory now?” 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 → “Where is the $300 million?” 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 Canadians call waste.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 16
7 of 13 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 → “we are all concerned about the promises the government makes.” A general complaint about the government’s promises that does not engage the wealth fund point raised.
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 all pie in the sky.” A general dismissal of the government’s plans that does not address the wealth fund point raised.
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 → “We spent $300 million.” About spending on a vaccine factory, not the sovereign wealth fund or the bill.
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 → “We were supposed to have a factory that actually created vaccines for Canadians in Quebec.” About a Quebec vaccine factory, not the sovereign wealth fund or the bill.
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 is that factory now?” About the missing vaccine factory, not the sovereign wealth fund or the bill.
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 is the $300 million?” About the missing vaccine factory funds, not the sovereign wealth fund or the bill.
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 → “That is what Canadians call waste.” Condemns the vaccine factory spending as waste, not the sovereign wealth fund or the bill.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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.
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Clarity · 78
1 of 13 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “we are all concerned” It asserts a shared state of mind for everyone in place of any source or evidence.
Claims · 2
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 spent $300 million” The federal government spent $300 million on a vaccine manufacturing facility in Quebec. search 2 “We were supposed to have a factory that actually created vaccines for Canadians in Quebec” The government funded a factory in Quebec that was supposed to produce vaccines for Canadians. search
