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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 85. The grade is held to 79, 30 above Relevance. 79 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
90 / 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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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Greeting 9% Claims 55% Reasoning 36%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Greeting · 3 words welcome to you. Greeting Claims · 18 words The IRB is an independent body.1 It does set its rules according to the law of the land.2 Reasoning · 12 words We have a Constitution, and we have laws we also adhere to. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Greeting
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 90
1 of 5 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.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “welcome to you.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 49
4 of 5 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 IRB is an independent body.” Restates the IRB’s independence without addressing whether Parliament can set refugee policy.
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 → “It does set its rules according to the law of the land.” About the IRB making rules under the law, not the question of parliamentary authority over refugee policy.
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 a Constitution,” Notes the existence of a Constitution without addressing the authority question put.
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 laws we also adhere to.” Speaks generally of adhering to laws, not the question of who sets refugee policy.
Respect · 100
0 of 5 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 5 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 · 2
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 “The IRB is an independent body” Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board is an independent body. search 2 “It does set its rules according to the law of the land” The Immigration and Refugee Board sets its rules in accordance with Canadian law. search
