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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 58. The grade is held to 56, 30 above Clarity. 56 / 100, held down by Clarity
Signal
66 / 100
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Relevance
38 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
26 / 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.
Claims 27% Positioning 28% Promise 44%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 0
Echo · 2 repeated lines
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 28 words the measures in the recent spring economic update are part of the next step in our plan to build a stronger, more independent and resilient Canada for all , Vague promise Positioning · 12 words because we do have a plan on this side of the House. Positioning Promise · 45 words It would advance our progress in building more affordable homes and the major infrastructure that transforms and connects our economy, Vague promise while bringing down costs to help people get ahead .Vague promise It would help businesses seize new opportunities and give families the confidence to plan their future. Partly on point Vague promise Positioning · 17 words It would build a Canada that is not just strong, but good; not just prosperous, but fair. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×5 Positioning ×5 Vague promise ×4 Off point ×4 Off topic None of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate. Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support. Echo ×3 “More independent and resilient Canada for all.” Said 3 times by 3 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×3 “While bringing down costs to help Canadians get ahead.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 66
5 of 18 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 → “because we do have a plan on this side of the House.” 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 would build a Canada that is not just strong,” 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 → “but good;” 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 → “not just prosperous,” 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 → “but fair.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 38
9 of 18 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 comment put to the member, and the question on notice.
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 → “the measures in the recent spring economic update are part of the next step in our plan to build a stronger, more independent and resilient Canada for all,” About the spring economic update’s goals generally, without engaging the comment’s points on gas, taxes or housing.
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 we do have a plan on this side of the House.” A claim that the government has a plan, without addressing the comment’s points about gas prices or home building.
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 would advance our progress in building more affordable homes and the major infrastructure that transforms and connects our economy,” Speaks to housing and infrastructure plans but does not engage the point that fewer homes are being built this year.
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 → “while bringing down costs to help people get ahead.” A general claim about bringing down costs that does not respond to the specific points on fuel prices or the partial tax cut.
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 would help businesses seize new opportunities and give families the confidence to plan their future.” A general statement about helping businesses and families that does not address the comment’s points.
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 → “It would build a Canada that is not just strong,” A general slogan about building a strong Canada, not tied to the comment’s points on affordability or housing.
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 → “but good;” Rhetorical phrasing about being good that does not address the comment’s subject.
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 → “not just prosperous,” A slogan about prosperity, not a response to the points on gas prices or home building.
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 → “but fair.” A slogan about fairness, unrelated to the comment’s points on affordability, taxes or housing.
Respect · 100
0 of 18 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 · 26
4 of 18 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 → “our plan to build a stronger, more independent and resilient Canada” The commitment names no actor, measure, date or success condition beyond general aspirations.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “advance our progress in building more affordable homes and the major infrastructure” It is a commitment to outcomes with no specific measure, date or actor attached.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “bringing down costs to help people get ahead” The pledge to lower costs names no mechanism, actor or timeline.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “help businesses seize new opportunities and give families the confidence to plan their future” It promises broad benefits with no measure, actor or date that could be checked later.
Echo · 2 repeated lines
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“More independent and resilient Canada for all.” Said 3 times by 3 members. Every time it was said → “While bringing down costs to help Canadians get ahead.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
Claims · 0
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