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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 57. The grade is held to 51, 30 above Relevance. 51 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
41 / 100
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Relevance
21 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
67 / 100
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Claims 45% Positioning 55%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Chair, Claims · 41 words I am sure my colleague will have seen our auto strategy, which has been presented.1 We have worked with unions and with the Province of Ontario, among others, to make sure that we will have a resilient auto sector in Canada.2 Partly on point Vague promise Positioning · 51 words I would say that I am proud of the auto workers. I am proud of our industry. I am proud of what they do. Instead of talking down the industry, I think my colleagues should be cheering up and saying we will work together to support the auto industry in Canada. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×4 Off point ×4 Partly on point ×3 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 41
4 of 12 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 that I am proud of the auto workers.” 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 → “I am proud of our industry.” 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 → “I am proud of what they do.” 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 → “Instead of talking down the industry, I think my colleagues should be cheering up and saying we will work together to support the auto industry in Canada.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 21
7 of 12 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 am sure my colleague will have seen our auto strategy,” Points to an auto strategy existing without laying out the plan 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 → “which has been presented.” Says a strategy was presented, but gives no plan to meet the target.
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 worked with unions and with the Province of Ontario, among others, to make sure that we will have a resilient auto sector in Canada.” Describes work with unions and Ontario for a resilient sector, not the plan to reach 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 → “I would say that I am proud of the auto workers.” Praise of auto workers, not the plan asked for.
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 proud of our industry.” General praise of the industry, not the plan asked for.
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 proud of what they do.” Further praise of the industry, not the plan asked for.
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 → “Instead of talking down the industry, I think my colleagues should be cheering up and saying we will work together to support the auto industry in Canada.” Attacks the questioner’s tone and calls for cooperation instead of giving the plan.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 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 · 67
1 of 12 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 → “make sure that we will have a resilient auto sector” The commitment names no measure, date, or success condition for achieving a resilient sector.
Claims · 2
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1 “which has been presented.” The government has presented an auto strategy. search 2 “We have worked with unions and with the Province of Ontario” The government has worked with unions and with the Province of Ontario on the auto sector. search
