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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 75 / 100
Signal
54 / 100
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Relevance
47 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Positioning 43% Claims 57%
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Claims · 1
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Madam Chair, Positioning · 23 words my colleague may not like my answer, but I know Canadians would like to know that housing is a priority for the government. Positioning Claims · 30 words We have made generational investments, and $56 billion will be invested during this fiscal framework to support housing in this country.1 As we understand, it is a pillar of affordability. Partly on point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×5 Positioning ×2 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 54
2 of 7 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 → “my colleague may not like my answer,” 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 I know Canadians would like to know that housing is a priority for the government.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 47
5 of 7 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 → “my colleague may not like my answer,” It comments on the member’s reception of the answer without giving the date asked for.
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 → “but I know Canadians would like to know that housing is a priority for the government.” It says housing is a government priority, not when 500,000 homes per year will be delivered.
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 have made generational investments,” It cites generational investments generally, not the delivery date asked for.
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 $56 billion will be invested during this fiscal framework to support housing in this country.” It repeats the $56 billion investment figure, which does not answer when the homes will be built.
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 → “As we understand, it is a pillar of affordability.” It restates housing’s role in affordability, not the delivery timeline asked for.
Respect · 100
0 of 7 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 7 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 “$56 billion will be invested during this fiscal framework to support housing” The government’s fiscal framework commits $56 billion to support housing in Canada. search
