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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 59. The grade is held to 53, 30 above Signal. 53 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
23 / 100
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Relevance
27 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
86 / 100
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Positioning 75% Promise 25%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 46 words clearly the Conservative leader is missing in action again when it comes to anything constructive with respect to the economy. Where is he? Where is he today with anything constructive? Off point Canadians do not want political theatre. They want a government that is serious about this economy. Positioning Promise · 24 words We are going to diversify our trade, we are going to build major projects, and we are going to invest in unions and workers. Vague promise Positioning · 27 words On this side of the House, we are serious about building an economy, the strongest economy in the G7. Partly on point The Conservative leader is missing in action again. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×7 Partly on point ×5 Off point ×4 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. 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 · 23
7 of 17 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 → “clearly the Conservative leader is missing in action again when it comes to anything constructive with respect to the economy.” 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 → “Where is he?” 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 → “Where is he today with anything constructive?” 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 → “Canadians do not want political theatre.” 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 → “They want a government that is serious about this economy.” 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 → “On this side of the House, we are serious about building an economy, the strongest economy in the G7.” 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 → “The Conservative leader is missing in action again.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 27
9 of 17 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 → “clearly the Conservative leader is missing in action again when it comes to anything constructive with respect to the economy.” An attack on the Conservative leader in place of an answer to the recession question.
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 → “Where is he?” A jab at the opposition leader’s whereabouts, not the recession question.
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 → “Where is he today with anything constructive?” Repeats the attack on the leader’s absence, 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 → “Canadians do not want political theatre.” About what Canadians want in general, not why Canada alone is in recession.
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 → “They want a government that is serious about this economy.” States a general aim of governing seriously, without addressing the recession 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 are going to diversify our trade, we are going to build major projects,” Names the government’s own plans, but gives no answer to why Canada is the only G7 country in recession.
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 are going to invest in unions and workers.” Another of the government’s plans, offered without answering 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 → “On this side of the House, we are serious about building an economy, the strongest economy in the G7.” Praise of the government’s seriousness about the economy, not an answer on the recession.
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 Conservative leader is missing in action again.” Restates the attack on the Conservative leader rather than the recession question.
Respect · 100
0 of 17 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 · 86
1 of 17 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 going to invest in unions and workers” The commitment names no measure, amount, date, or success condition.
Claims · 0
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