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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 68 / 100
Signal
57 / 100
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Relevance
46 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Anecdote 36% Reasoning 18% Claims 20% Promise 26%
Structure · 9 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 19 words I am a woman of strong principles, Off point and I know the member knows that. We work very well together. Anecdote Reasoning · 12 words One thing that is important to me is protecting nature, of course, Claims · 13 words and I am privileged to have been appointed Secretary of State for Nature.1 Reasoning · 9 words However, the fight against climate change is also important. Anecdote · 22 words I am a mother of four.2 I hope to be a grandmother like my colleague one day. I know this is important. Anecdote Promise · 24 words We will continue our efforts. Vague promise We are going to do it differently. Vague promise We will do so in the context we find ourselves in today. Claims · 10 words We already have methane regulations, we have the nature strategy, 3 Promise · 6 words and we will continue to achieve— Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×11 Anecdote ×6 Vague promise ×3 Off point Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 57
6 of 21 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I am a woman of strong principles,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and I know the member knows that.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “We work very well together.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I am a mother of four.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I hope to be a grandmother like my colleague one day.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I know this is important.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
12 of 21 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 → “I am a woman of strong principles,” About the member’s personal principles, not the climate betrayal 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 → “One thing that is important to me is protecting nature, of course,” States her commitment to protecting nature, but does not answer whether a Liberal member rejects the betrayal.
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 I am privileged to have been appointed Secretary of State for Nature.” About her appointment to a ministerial role, not the question asked.
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 → “However, the fight against climate change is also important.” States the importance of fighting climate change without answering whether a member refuses complicity.
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 → “I am a mother of four.” Personal family framing that touches the issue’s importance but not the question asked.
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 → “I hope to be a grandmother like my colleague one day.” A personal aside about future grandchildren, not the betrayal 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 → “I know this is important.” Restates the issue’s importance without answering the question.
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 our efforts.” States general intent to continue efforts but not whether a member refuses complicity.
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 are going to do it differently.” Speaks of doing things differently without addressing the question asked.
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 do so in the context we find ourselves in today.” Refers to the current context, not the question asked.
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 already have methane regulations, we have the nature strategy,” Lists existing measures on climate and nature but does not answer whether a member rejects the betrayal.
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 will continue to achieve—” Continues listing planned efforts without answering the question asked.
Respect · 100
0 of 21 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 · 71
3 of 21 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 our efforts” A commitment by the speaker with no measure, date or success condition named.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to do it differently” A commitment that names no action, actor or measure, so it cannot be checked later.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will continue to achieve” A forward commitment cut off before any object or measure, leaving nothing verifiable.
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 “I am privileged to have been appointed Secretary of State for Nature” Nathalie Provost was appointed Secretary of State for Nature in Canada. search 2 “I am a mother of four” Nathalie Provost is the mother of four children. search 3 “We already have methane regulations, we have the nature strategy” Canada has federal methane regulations and a federal nature strategy in place. search
