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Signal
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Claims 56% Reasoning 44%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Claims · 5 words the bill stopped citizenship indefinitely.1 Reasoning · 12 words The right thing to do was to pass that piece of legislation. Claims · 10 words It provided clarity, structure and control to citizenship by descent. Partly on point
At a glance
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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What the tags mean →
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 bill stopped citizenship indefinitely.” About the bill’s effect on citizenship, not the consultation with Elections Canada that was 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 → “The right thing to do was to pass that piece of legislation.” Urges passage of the bill without addressing the Elections Canada consultation 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 → “It provided clarity, structure and control to citizenship by descent.” Describes the bill’s merits generally, not the matter of where the new citizens would vote.
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 “the bill stopped citizenship indefinitely” The bill on citizenship by descent (Bill C-3’s predecessor legislation) stopped citizenship indefinitely. search
