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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 74. The grade is held to 63, 30 above Relevance. 63 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
61 / 100
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Relevance
33 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 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 35% Reasoning 29% Positioning 29% Procedure 8%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 0
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Claims · 11 words as I said, they will be very experienced people in governance. Reasoning · 15 words We know that governance is a key element when it comes to sovereign wealth funds. Partly on point Positioning · 15 words I would say the maple leaf is seen around the world as best in class. Positioning Off point Procedure · 4 words We know what matters. Procedure Unearned certainty Claims · 7 words What matters is that the fund would— Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×3 Positioning Off point Procedure Unearned certainty Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 61
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 would say the maple leaf is seen around the world as best in class.” 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 → “We know what matters.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 33
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 → “as I said, they will be very experienced people in governance.” About the appointees’ governance experience, not who will appoint them or the minister’s involvement.
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 know that governance is a key element when it comes to sovereign wealth funds.” About the importance of governance generally, not the question of who appoints the board.
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 → “I would say the maple leaf is seen around the world as best in class.” Praise for Canada’s reputation, not the appointment process asked about.
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 → “What matters is that the fund would—” Begins a point about the fund itself but does not address who will appoint the board.
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.
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Clarity · 100
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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “We know what matters” Asserts knowledge as fact with no source offered.
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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