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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 77. The grade is held to 76, 30 above Relevance.
76 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
80 / 100
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Relevance
46 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
82 / 100
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Claims 72% Anecdote 16% Promise 12%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 36 words Terrebonne is fortunate to have a very lively cultural sector. We have La nouvelle société, 1 which is amazing at promoting content that is not only independent and made by young artists, but also unique to Quebec. Anecdote · 16 words I remember last year, when Terrebonne was treated to a fantastic stage adaptation of Les Boys.2 Anecdote Claims · 35 words That is the kind of content we want to see. Les Boys is from a previous generation, but we want to see the new generation fall in love with purely Quebec and purely Canadian content. Promise · 12 words Those are the kinds of things we will be able to do. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Anecdote Vague promise
Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 80
1 of 11 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 remember last year, when Terrebonne was treated to a fantastic stage adaptation of Les Boys.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
9 of 11 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 → “Terrebonne is fortunate to have a very lively cultural sector.” About the riding’s cultural sector generally, not how the policies help young Black creators.
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 La nouvelle société,” Names a local cultural organization without connecting it to the policies or Black creators asked about.
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 is amazing at promoting content that is not only independent and made by young artists,” Describes the organization’s promotion of young artists generally, not the effect of these policies on Black creators.
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 → “but also unique to Quebec.” Continues the description of the organization’s content, not the question about policies and Black creators.
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 remember last year, when Terrebonne was treated to a fantastic stage adaptation of Les Boys.” A memory of a local stage production, not an answer about how the policies help Black creators.
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 the kind of content we want to see.” A preference for this kind of content, not the policies’ effect on Black creators asked about.
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 → “Les Boys is from a previous generation,” A remark about the age of the production, not the question about policies and Black creators.
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 → “but we want to see the new generation fall in love with purely Quebec and purely Canadian content.” A hope for the new generation’s engagement with Quebec content, not how the policies help Black creators.
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 → “Those are the kinds of things we will be able to do.” A general statement of what will be possible, not an answer on how the policies help young Black creators.
Respect · 100
0 of 11 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 · 82
1 of 11 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 → “the kinds of things we will be able to do” The commitment names no action, actor, date or measure for what will be done.
Claims · 2
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1 “La nouvelle société” Terrebonne has a cultural organization called La nouvelle société. search
2 “last year, when Terrebonne was treated to a fantastic stage adaptation of Les Boys” A stage adaptation of Les Boys was staged in Terrebonne in 2025. search