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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 79 / 100
Signal
78 / 100
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Relevance
73 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
64 / 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 64% Promise 16% Positioning 5% Procedure 14%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Claims · 18 words we were supporting the auto industry when I was industry minister, 1 and we continue to do that today.2 Vague promise Promise · 9 words We want to position Canadian auto workers for success; Partly on point Vague promise Positioning · 3 words they understand that. Positioning Off point Claims · 18 words We have been working with unions very closely.3 Partly on point We have been attracting investment like Volkswagen in St. Thomas, 4 Procedure · 8 words which, as I said, is going to build— Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Vague promise ×2 Partly on point ×2 Procedure ×2 Positioning Off point
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 78
3 of 8 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 → “they understand that.” 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 → “which,” Procedure or throat-clearing: 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 → “as I said, is going to build—” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 73
3 of 8 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 want to position Canadian auto workers for success;” A general aim for auto workers, not tied to specific estimates spending.
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 → “they understand that.” An assertion about workers’ views, not about the estimates before the committee.
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 have been working with unions very closely.” About relations with unions generally, without linking to the Finance estimates under consideration.
Respect · 100
0 of 8 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 · 64
2 of 8 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 continue to do that today” The commitment to keep supporting the industry names no measure, date or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We want to position Canadian auto workers for success” An aspiration with no actor’s specific action, date or measure attached.
Claims · 4
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 “we were supporting the auto industry when I was industry minister” The speaker supported the auto industry during his time as industry minister. search 2 “we continue to do that today” The government continues to support the auto industry today. search 3 “We have been working with unions very closely” The government has worked closely with unions. search 4 “attracting investment like Volkswagen in St. Thomas” The government has attracted investment, such as Volkswagen, to St. Thomas. search
