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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 80. The grade is held to 78, 30 above Relevance. 78 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
73 / 100
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Relevance
48 / 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.
Thanks 24% Claims 76%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Chair, Thanks · 11 words I thank my colleague for raising the issue of housing costs. Thanks Claims · 34 words I should point out that rents have come down across the country.1 We saw the same trend with residential property prices.2 They are coming down. In Canada’s big cities at least, we are seeing— Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Thanks 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 · 73
1 of 5 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank my colleague for raising the issue of housing costs.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 48
4 of 5 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 should point out that rents have come down across the country.” Speaks of rents across the country, not the percentage increase in Quebec.
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 saw the same trend with residential property prices.” About residential property prices, not the rent figures 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 → “They are coming down.” Continues the point about property prices, not Quebec rents.
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 → “In Canada’s big cities at least, we are seeing—” Turns to big cities generally, not the Quebec rent percentage asked for.
Respect · 100
0 of 5 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
0 of 5 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 · 2
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “rents have come down across the country” Rents in Canada have decreased across the country in the period under discussion. search 2 “the same trend with residential property prices” Residential property prices in Canada have been coming down, following the same trend as rents. search
