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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 64. The grade is held to 61, 30 above Relevance. 61 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
82 / 100
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Relevance
31 / 100
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Respect
78 / 100
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Clarity
67 / 100
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Positioning 30% Claims 70%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 3
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 18 words in that question, I think there were at least three conspiracy theories going on in the member’s head. Off point Mockery Claims · 76 words What we are doing is trying to build Canada strong. Vague promise That is why we are building nuclear in Ontario.1 That is why we are building new wind and transmission in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.2 That is why we are building new LNG and mines in British Columbia.3 That is why we are building everywhere across this country. That is why we are working with provinces and indigenous peoples to respond to what we can control. Partly on point Vague promise Positioning · 14 words The Conservatives should get off the conspiracy theories and start working to build Canada. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×6 Off point ×2 Vague promise ×2 Mockery Positioning Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Personal attack This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “at least three conspiracy theories going on in the member's head”.
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Signal · 82
1 of 12 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 → “The Conservatives should get off the conspiracy theories and start working to build Canada.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 31
8 of 12 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 question asked.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “in that question, I think there were at least three conspiracy theories going on in the member’s head.” An attack on the questioner’s motives, not the growth figures or change of course 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 → “What we are doing is trying to build Canada strong.” A general pledge about building the country, not an answer to the question about negative growth quarters.
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 → “That is why we are building nuclear in Ontario.” Names a nuclear project in Ontario without addressing the recession or change of course 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 → “That is why we are building new wind and transmission in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.” Names energy projects in the Atlantic provinces without addressing the question about growth.
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 → “That is why we are building new LNG and mines in British Columbia.” Names LNG and mining projects in British Columbia without addressing the question about growth.
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 → “That is why we are building everywhere across this country.” A general claim of building across the country, not an answer on negative growth quarters.
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 → “That is why we are working with provinces and indigenous peoples to respond to what we can control.” About working with provinces and indigenous peoples on controllable matters, not the question asked.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The Conservatives should get off the conspiracy theories and start working to build Canada.” A call for the Conservatives to stop conspiracy theories and help build, not an answer on the economy.
Respect · 78
1 of 12 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.
Mockery Mocking a person instead of answering their argument. What the tags mean → “at least three conspiracy theories going on in the member’s head” It ridicules the individual member’s state of mind rather than her question’s substance.
Clarity · 67
2 of 12 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 → “trying to build Canada strong” The commitment names no actor, measure, date or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “to respond to what we can control” The commitment describes work without naming any measure, date or way to judge it.
Claims · 3
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 “building nuclear in Ontario” The government is building nuclear infrastructure in Ontario. search 2 “building new wind and transmission in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick” The government is building new wind and transmission infrastructure in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. search 3 “building new LNG and mines in British Columbia” The government is building new LNG and mines in British Columbia. search
