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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 48. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Signal. 30 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
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Relevance
48 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
43 / 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.
Anecdote 29% Aside 13% Positioning 42% Procedure 16%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 26 words I only speak a little French. I need to practise. I am learning, and I look forward to doing that in the coming months and years. Anecdote Aside · 12 words Maybe my hon. colleague will help me learn and practise as well. Aside Off point Positioning · 38 words I know that our government is taking action to make sure that more money goes into the pockets of hard-working Canadians. Vague promise That is essentially the aim of every policy and every bill that we pass in this House. Positioning Partly on point Procedure · 15 words I look forward to working with every member in this House to do just that. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×5 Anecdote ×4 Positioning ×2 Partly on point ×2 Aside Vague promise Procedure 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 · 0
8 of 16 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I only speak a little French.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I need to practise.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I am learning,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and I look forward to doing that in the coming months and years.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Maybe my hon. colleague will help me learn and practise as well.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I know that our government is taking action to make sure that more money goes into the pockets of hard-working Canadians.” 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 → “That is essentially the aim of every policy and every bill that we pass in this House.” 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 → “I look forward to working with every member in this House to do just that.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 48
7 of 16 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 only speak a little French.” About the member’s limited French, not who pays the 15%.
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 need to practise.” About needing to practise a language, not the streaming charge.
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 learning,” About her language learning, not the question asked.
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 look forward to doing that in the coming months and years.” About future language practice, not who bears the 15% cost.
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 → “Maybe my hon. colleague will help me learn and practise as well.” An offer of help with language practice, not the streaming question.
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 know that our government is taking action to make sure that more money goes into the pockets of hard-working Canadians.” About the government’s general action on Canadians’ cost of living, not who will pay the 15%.
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 → “That is essentially the aim of every policy and every bill that we pass in this House.” A general statement about the aim of government policy, not an answer on who pays the charge.
Respect · 100
0 of 16 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.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 43
1 of 16 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 → “our government is taking action to make sure that more money goes into the pockets of hard-working Canadians” The speaker asserts her side’s commitment without naming any measure, date, or success condition.
Claims · 0
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No checkable claims.