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Signal
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Relevance
48 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Positioning 100%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 50 words I would say that the government protects workers and institutions, especially as they relate to what we seek to promote: the French language and francophone culture. We want to keep passing on our history and our culture to your young people, in our own voice and using our own language. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise
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Lost points for Positioning ×3 Partly on point ×3 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 0
3 of 7 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 the government protects workers and institutions, especially as they relate to what we seek to promote:” 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 → “the French language and francophone culture.” 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 → “We want to keep passing on our history and our culture to your young people, in our own voice and using our own language.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 48
3 of 7 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 would say that the government protects workers and institutions, especially as they relate to what we seek to promote:” About the government protecting workers and institutions, not why the tax is opposed.
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 → “the French language and francophone culture.” About promoting French language and francophone culture, not the reasons to oppose the tax.
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 keep passing on our history and our culture to your young people, in our own voice and using our own language.” About passing on history and culture to young people, not the case against the tax.
Respect · 100
0 of 7 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 · 50
1 of 7 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 want to keep passing on our history and our culture to your young people” A commitment with no actor, date, measure or success condition for how this will be done.
Claims · 0
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