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Not graded: fewer than 4 clauses beyond the address. The scores are shown; a grade would say little. Not graded
Signal
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Claims 53% Promise 47%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Claims · 16 words the good news is that we are saving money because the asylum claim numbers are down.1 Promise · 14 words We will continue to bring them down with Bill C-12 to curb those numbers.2 Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×2 Vague promise 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
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 → “the good news is that we are saving money because the asylum claim numbers are down.” About asylum claim numbers and savings, not how long the interim federal health program remains temporary.
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 will continue to bring them down with Bill C-12 to curb those numbers.” About Bill C-12’s aim of reducing asylum claims, not the temporary status of the interim federal health program.
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 · 52
1 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We will continue to bring them down” The speaker commits her side to continuing a trend without naming a measure, date or target beyond citing the bill.
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 “asylum claim numbers are down” Asylum claim numbers in Canada are down. search 2 “Bill C-12 to curb those numbers” Bill C-12 would curb asylum claim numbers in Canada. search
