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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 64. The grade is held to 62, 30 above Clarity. 62 / 100, held down by Clarity
Signal
47 / 100
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Relevance
76 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
32 / 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.
Positioning 37% Promise 49% Procedure 14%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Chair, Positioning · 18 words we are always making sure that every decision we make will be in the best interest of Canadians. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise Promise · 24 words We want to improve services to make sure that we, Vague promise as a government and as Canadians, can invest in more infrastructure in this country. Procedure · 7 words That is why we have made general— Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Vague promise ×2 Positioning Partly on point Procedure Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
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Signal · 47
2 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “we are always making sure that every decision we make will be in the best interest of 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 → “That is why we have made general—” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 76
1 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 → “we are always making sure that every decision we make will be in the best interest of Canadians.” A general pledge to act in Canadians’ interest, not an answer on service quality under privatization.
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 · 32
2 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we are always making sure” A self-issued commitment with no measure, date or test of how decisions are checked.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We want to improve services” A commitment naming no actor action, measure or date for how services would improve.
Claims · 0
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