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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 55. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
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Respect
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Positioning 34% Claims 53% Aside 13%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 4
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 15 words there is no question that Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian products are an absolute disaster.1 Positioning Unearned certainty Claims · 64 words Unfortunately, an equal disaster is the Liberal government’s failure to live up to its election commitment to negotiate a deal with his administration. The Prime Minister touted himself as the big economic expert who was going to fly in and get a win for Canada. Well, here we are, well over a year into his prime ministership, 2 and there is no deal with America, 3 Positioning · 31 words so my friends from Quebec, as well as those from every other province and from specific industries, are facing the brunt of that because of that failed promise from the Liberals. Positioning Claims · 72 words The Conservatives do not believe in wage subsidies in particular. We would rather negotiate a deal in which we could continue to have tariff-free access to the American market. Vague promise Our leader has put forward a plan to boost Canadian natural resources, not just in the oil and gas sector but also in the critical minerals sector, 4 and use that as leverage to negotiate with the Americans for tariff-free access to their market. Aside · 34 words That is something we would love for the Liberals to pillage from us. Maybe the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade wants to take that when he is on his next junket down to Washington. Aside Positioning · 41 words We would be glad for him to take it, glad for him to finally get some success on this file and glad to help our friends from Quebec and their industries that have been impacted by Donald Trump’s disastrous tariff policy. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×15 Positioning ×4 Aside ×3 Unearned certainty Vague promise Off topic None of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 43
7 of 24 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 → “there is no question that Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian products are an absolute disaster.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “so my friends from Quebec,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “as well as those from every other province and from specific industries, are facing the brunt of that because of that failed promise from the Liberals.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “That is something we would love for the Liberals to pillage from us.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Maybe the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Trade wants to take that when he is on his next junket down to Washington.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We would be glad for him to take it, glad for him to finally get some success on this file and glad to help our friends from Quebec and their industries that have been impacted by Donald Trump’s disastrous tariff policy.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
15 of 24 deductions are Relevance
The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.
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 bill under debate.
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 → “there is no question that Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian products are an absolute disaster.” About the impact of U.S. tariffs, which the bill’s measures do not address.
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 → “Unfortunately, an equal disaster is the Liberal government’s failure to live up to its election commitment to negotiate a deal with his administration.” About the government’s failure to negotiate a trade deal, not the bill’s provisions.
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 Prime Minister touted himself as the big economic expert who was going to fly in and get a win for Canada.” About the Prime Minister’s election promises on trade, not the bill.
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 → “Well, here we are, well over a year into his prime ministership,” About the length of the Prime Minister’s time in office, not the bill.
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 → “and there is no deal with America,” About the absence of a trade deal with the United States, not the bill’s measures.
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 → “so my friends from Quebec,” An aside addressing members from Quebec, tied to the tariff subject rather than the bill.
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 → “as well as those from every other province and from specific industries, are facing the brunt of that because of that failed promise from the Liberals.” About tariff impacts blamed on a failed Liberal promise, not the bill’s content.
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 do not believe in wage subsidies in particular.” About the Conservatives’ view on wage subsidies, a measure the bill does not contain.
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 → “We would rather negotiate a deal in which we could continue to have tariff-free access to the American market.” About a preferred trade-deal approach, not a measure in the bill.
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 → “Our leader has put forward a plan to boost Canadian natural resources, not just in the oil and gas sector but also in the critical minerals sector,” About the Conservative leader’s natural resources plan, which is not part of the bill.
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 → “and use that as leverage to negotiate with the Americans for tariff-free access to their market.” About using resources as trade leverage, not the bill’s provisions.
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 → “That is something we would love for the Liberals to pillage from us.” An aside inviting the Liberals to adopt the Conservative plan, not about the bill.
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 → “Maybe the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S.” An aside naming a minister, not a measure in the bill.
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 → “Trade wants to take that when he is on his next junket down to Washington.” A jab about the minister’s travel, unrelated to the bill.
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 → “We would be glad for him to take it, glad for him to finally get some success on this file and glad to help our friends from Quebec and their industries that have been impacted by Donald Trump’s disastrous tariff policy.” Returns to tariff impacts and trade success, which the bill does not address.
Respect · 100
0 of 24 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 · 77
2 of 24 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “there is no question” The phrase asserts the conclusion as beyond doubt instead of citing any source.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We would rather negotiate a deal” It is the speaker’s own commitment to a goal with no actor, measure, date or success condition named.
Claims · 4
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 “Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian products” Donald Trump’s government has imposed tariffs on Canadian products. search 2 “well over a year into his prime ministership” The Prime Minister had been in office for well over a year as of June 2026. search 3 “there is no deal with America” As of June 2026, Canada and the United States had not reached a trade deal. search 4 “Our leader has put forward a plan to boost Canadian natural resources” The Conservative leader has put forward a plan to boost Canadian natural resources, including oil and gas and critical minerals, as leverage for tariff-free access to the American market. search
