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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 57 / 100
Signal
32 / 100
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Relevance
37 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
59 / 100
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Positioning 64% Promise 14% Claims 21%
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Claims · 0
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Mr. Chair, Positioning · 67 words the member went after the space industry. He went after a launch site. He is now going after Nova Scotia. Off point I do not know where this is going to end, but one thing I can tell members is that I am going to stand with the people of Nova Scotia. Vague promise I am going to stand with our astronauts. Vague promise I am going to stand with the space industry. Positioning Vague promise Promise · 15 words I will remind him that I am happy to put him in touch with astronauts. Claims · 22 words He would learn that Canso is a particular site from which to launch and something we need in terms of national security. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×7 Partly on point ×6 Off point ×3 Vague promise ×3 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. 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 · 32
7 of 19 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 → “the member went after the space industry.” 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 → “He went after a launch site.” 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 → “He is now going after Nova Scotia.” 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 → “I do not know where this is going to end,” 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 one thing I can tell members is that I am going to stand with the people of Nova Scotia.” 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 → “I am going to stand with our astronauts.” 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 → “I am going to stand with the space industry.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 37
9 of 19 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.
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 → “the member went after the space industry.” It characterizes the member’s line of questioning rather than addressing the value-for-money question.
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 → “He went after a launch site.” It comments on what the member has criticized, not on whether the spending is value for money.
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 → “He is now going after Nova Scotia.” It continues characterizing the member’s criticism, not the 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 → “I do not know where this is going to end,” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 one thing I can tell members is that I am going to stand with the people of Nova Scotia.” It affirms support for Nova Scotia without addressing whether the payment is value for money.
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 am going to stand with our astronauts.” It affirms support for astronauts without addressing whether the payment is value for money.
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 am going to stand with the space industry.” It affirms support for the space industry without addressing whether the payment is value for money.
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 will remind him that I am happy to put him in touch with astronauts.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “He would learn that Canso is a particular site from which to launch and something we need in terms of national security.” It speaks to the strategic value of the launch site but gives no answer on whether the payment is value for money.
Respect · 100
0 of 19 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 · 59
3 of 19 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 → “I am going to stand with the people of Nova Scotia” A commitment with no action, date or measure named.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “I am going to stand with our astronauts” A commitment of support with no concrete step attached.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “I am going to stand with the space industry” A commitment of support with no actor’s action or measure specified.
Claims · 0
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