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Signal
43 / 100
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Relevance
49 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 56% Claims 44%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Chair, Positioning · 9 words our priority is the safety and security of Canadians, Positioning Claims · 7 words and IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada.1 Partly on point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×2 Positioning Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 43
1 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “our priority is the safety and security of Canadians,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 49
2 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 → “our priority is the safety and security of Canadians,” It states a general priority for Canadians’ safety without addressing how Taj was admitted.
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 IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada.” It repeats that IRGC officials are inadmissible without explaining why he was allowed in.
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.
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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.
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Claims · 1
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1 “IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada” IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada. search
