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Claims · 1
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Mr. Chair, Claims · 37 words again, what we did in this piece of legislation was ensure that citizenship by descent cannot be passed on indefinitely.1 We have provided clarity, we have provided structure, and we have provided control to citizenship by descent. Partly on point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×3 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 100
0 of 3 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.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · 48
3 of 3 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 → “again, what we did in this piece of legislation was ensure that citizenship by descent cannot be passed on indefinitely.” About what the legislation did on citizenship by descent, not whether she defends the statement made at 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 provided clarity, we have provided structure,” Describes the clarity the legislation provides, without addressing the committee statement 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 → “and we have provided control to citizenship by descent.” Describes the control over citizenship by descent, not the committee statement asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 3 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 · 100
0 of 3 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.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 1
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 “citizenship by descent cannot be passed on indefinitely” The citizenship legislation passed by the government (Bill C-3) ensures that citizenship by descent cannot be passed on indefinitely. search
