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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 81. The grade is held to 76, 30 above Relevance. 76 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
46 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
79 / 100
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Claims 88% Promise 12%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 3
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 82 words I am somewhat familiar with the challenges my colleague is talking about. I am from Bathurst, New Brunswick, 1 which is right across Chaleur Bay. I am therefore very familiar with the challenges and issues facing the forestry industry. We have been hit hard by U.S. tariffs for decades.2 We are working very hard. Vague promise We are in close contact. As for my colleague’s suggestions, I know that, on our side, we have supported the industry through the strategic fund and other support measures, 3 Promise · 11 words but we are always happy to continue the conversation with him. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Vague promise ×2 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 100
0 of 11 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 · 46
9 of 11 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 → “I am somewhat familiar with the challenges my colleague is talking about.” Claims familiarity with the industry’s challenges but does not address why the buyback suggestion was not adopted.
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 from Bathurst, New Brunswick,” About the member’s home region, not the suggestion put to him.
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 → “which is right across Chaleur Bay.” Geography of the member’s home area, not the question about countervailing duties.
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 therefore very familiar with the challenges and issues facing the forestry industry.” Familiarity with forestry issues, but no answer on the buyback proposal.
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 have been hit hard by U.S. tariffs for decades.” History of U.S. tariffs on the industry, not why the government declined the suggestion.
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 working very hard.” General effort on the industry’s behalf, without addressing the proposal 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 → “We are in close contact.” Says contact is maintained, but does not answer why the suggestion was not taken up.
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 → “As for my colleague’s suggestions, I know that, on our side, we have supported the industry through the strategic fund and other support measures,” Lists government support measures for the industry but gives no reason the buyback suggestion was declined.
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 → “but we are always happy to continue the conversation with him.” Offers continued discussion rather than answering why the suggestion was not adopted.
Respect · 100
0 of 11 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 · 79
2 of 11 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 are working very hard” Asserts effort with no measure, actor beyond ‘we’, or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “happy to continue the conversation with him” A commitment to keep talking with no concrete step, date, or outcome.
Claims · 3
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1 “I am from Bathurst, New Brunswick” Karim Bardeesy is from Bathurst, New Brunswick. search 2 “We have been hit hard by U.S. tariffs for decades” The New Brunswick forestry industry has been hit hard by U.S. tariffs for decades. search 3 “we have supported the industry through the strategic fund” The Liberal government has supported the forestry industry through the strategic fund and other support measures. search
