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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 54. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
46 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
71 / 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.
Procedure 10% Positioning 40% Claims 50%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Chair, Procedure · 6 words I am talking about the facts. Procedure Positioning · 36 words I am just trying to help the member understand the nature of the industry in Canada, and I will continue to do so because people at home understand that we have different investments in the country. Positioning Vague promise Claims · 45 words We have been able to attract significant investment. What I said is that we are supporting the industry with respect to internal combustion engines, but at the same time, we have also played a big role in attracting investment in the vehicle of the future, Off point Procedure · 3 words so we have— Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×5 Procedure ×2 Positioning ×2 Vague promise 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 · 46
4 of 10 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I am talking about the facts.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I am just trying to help the member understand the nature of the industry in Canada,” 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 → “and I will continue to do so because people at home understand that we have different investments in the country.” 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 → “so we have—” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
5 of 10 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 → “I am just trying to help the member understand the nature of the industry in Canada,” About helping the member understand the industry, not about the estimates or the reason for the mandate.
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 → “and I will continue to do so because people at home understand that we have different investments in the country.” About investments in the country and the minister’s intent to continue, not about the estimates or the mandate asked about.
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 → “We have been able to attract significant investment.” About attracting investment generally, not about the Finance estimates or the mandate 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 → “What I said is that we are supporting the industry with respect to internal combustion engines,” About supporting the internal combustion engine industry, not about the Finance estimates or the reason for the mandate.
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 → “but at the same time, we have also played a big role in attracting investment in the vehicle of the future,” About attracting investment in the vehicle of the future, not about the estimates or the mandate asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 10 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 · 71
1 of 10 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 will continue to do so” An open-ended commitment to keep going with no measure, date or success condition attached.
Claims · 0
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