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Claims · 1
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Mr. Chair, Claims · 26 words the Canada-Quebec accord addresses these issues. As Minister of Immigration, I believe the agreement allows Quebec to select all of its immigrants, 1 and we respect that. 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 · 49
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 → “the Canada-Quebec accord addresses these issues.” Points to the Canada-Quebec accord without answering whether she had called the health program a provincial matter.
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 → “As Minister of Immigration, I believe the agreement allows Quebec to select all of its immigrants,” About Quebec’s role in selecting immigrants under the accord, not the point put about the health program.
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 respect that.” Affirms respect for the accord on immigrant selection, not the question raised about her earlier remark.
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
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1 “allows Quebec to select all of its immigrants” The Canada-Quebec accord gives Quebec the power to select all of its immigrants. search