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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 68 / 100
Signal
57 / 100
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Relevance
47 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
66 / 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.
The ask 21% Claims 40% Positioning 32% Procedure 8%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Chair, The ask · 13 words I would invite my colleague to look at a number of sovereign funds. Claims · 25 words There are different models around the world. Like I said, this is going to be an instrument that is going to create wealth for Canadians. Vague promise Positioning · 20 words I do not understand why the member would talk down the fact that we are creating collective wealth for Canadians. Positioning Partly on point Procedure · 5 words I hope that my colleague— Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Vague promise Positioning Procedure Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 57
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 → “I do not understand why the member would talk down the fact that we are creating collective wealth for Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I hope that my colleague—” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 47
4 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 → “I would invite my colleague to look at a number of sovereign funds.” Points to other sovereign funds without addressing why this one would be debt-funded.
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 → “There are different models around the world.” A general remark about models abroad that does not address the debt funding.
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 → “Like I said, this is going to be an instrument that is going to create wealth for Canadians.” Restates the fund’s purpose without answering why it would be funded by debt.
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 understand why the member would talk down the fact that we are creating collective wealth for Canadians.” Disputes the member’s attitude to the fund but not the debt-funding question.
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 · 66
1 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “an instrument that is going to create wealth for Canadians” The commitment that the fund will create wealth names no measure, date or success condition.
Claims · 0
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
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