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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 50. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Signal. 30 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Positioning 100%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 96 words Canadians do not take that party seriously at all. We have the former failed leader doing bizarre social media videos and screaming at fences. We have the current failed leader doing empty parking lot press conferences with no substance: gimmicks, props and slogans. Off point On this side of the House, we are investing in major projects, housing and trade diversification.1 Partly on point They are not serious about the economy. Canadians see it. Unearned certainty Canadians know it. Unearned certainty Canadians made a choice to stand behind a world-class statesman and a world-class business and economic leader who is going to build our country— Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×9 Off point ×8 Unearned certainty ×2 Partly on point 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 · 0
9 of 20 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 → “Canadians do not take that party seriously at all.” 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 → “We have the former failed leader doing bizarre social media videos and screaming at fences.” 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 → “We have the current failed leader doing empty parking lot press conferences with no substance:” 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 → “gimmicks, props and slogans.” 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 investing in major projects, housing and trade diversification.” 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 are not serious about 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 → “Canadians see it.” 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 know it.” 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 made a choice to stand behind a world-class statesman and a world-class business and economic leader who is going to build our country—” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 8
9 of 20 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 → “Canadians do not take that party seriously at all.” An attack on the questioner’s party in place of 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 → “We have the former failed leader doing bizarre social media videos and screaming at fences.” About the former Conservative leader’s conduct, not 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 → “We have the current failed leader doing empty parking lot press conferences with no substance:” About the current Conservative leader’s press conferences, not 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 → “gimmicks, props and slogans.” A further jab at the Conservative leader’s tactics, not the 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 → “On this side of the House, we are investing in major projects, housing and trade diversification.” Lists the government’s economic measures without addressing whether Canada is in a 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 → “They are not serious about the economy.” A claim about the opposition’s seriousness, not the recession asked about.
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 → “Canadians see it.” A bare claim about what Canadians see, not 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 → “Canadians know it.” A bare claim about what Canadians know, not 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 → “Canadians made a choice to stand behind a world-class statesman and a world-class business and economic leader who is going to build our country—” Praise of the Prime Minister in place of an answer on the recession.
Respect · 100
0 of 20 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.
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Clarity · 91
2 of 20 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 → “Canadians see it” Asserts what all Canadians perceive in place of any source or evidence.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “Canadians know it” A ‘everyone knows’ style formula asserting a shared verdict with no backing.
Claims · 1
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 “investing in major projects, housing and trade diversification” The government is investing in major projects, housing, and trade diversification. search
