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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 59. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Signal. 30 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
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Relevance
37 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 100%
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Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 65 words what we are listening for is something rational, something thoughtful, something coherent, something comprehensive, maybe even a plan. How about a plan that is a fiscal plan? How about an economic plan? What about an industrial plan? What about a defence and security plan? How about supports and social services for Canadians? Partly on point All we hear is about driving this country down. It is absolutely ridiculous. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×8 Partly on point ×6 Off point ×2 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
8 of 16 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 → “what we are listening for is something rational, something thoughtful, something coherent, something comprehensive, maybe even a plan.” 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 → “How about a plan that is a fiscal plan?” 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 → “How about an economic plan?” 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 → “What about an industrial plan?” 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 → “What about a defence and security plan?” 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 → “How about supports and social services for Canadians?” 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 → “All we hear is about driving this country down.” 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 → “It is absolutely ridiculous.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 37
8 of 16 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.
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 → “what we are listening for is something rational, something thoughtful, something coherent, something comprehensive, maybe even a plan.” Criticizes the opposition for lacking a plan instead of answering whether Canada is in a 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 → “How about a plan that is a fiscal plan?” Asks about the existence of a fiscal plan rather than the recession question put.
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 → “How about an economic plan?” Asks about an economic plan without addressing whether the country is in a 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 → “What about an industrial plan?” Raises an industrial plan, not the recession 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 → “What about a defence and security plan?” Raises defence and security plans, not the recession 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 → “How about supports and social services for Canadians?” Raises supports and social services, not whether the country 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 → “All we hear is about driving this country down.” An attack on the opposition’s conduct 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 → “It is absolutely ridiculous.” A criticism of the exchange itself, not an answer to whether Canada is in a recession.
Respect · 100
0 of 16 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 · 100
0 of 16 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.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 0
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
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