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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 74. The grade is held to 72, 30 above Relevance. 72 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
52 / 100
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Relevance
42 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 58% Thanks 7% Positioning 35%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 words I represent Saint John—Kennebecasis.1 That member, my neighbour, represents Saint John—St. Croix.2 Partly on point Thanks · 7 words I have lot of respect for him. Thanks Claims · 23 words In fact, recently I was in Grand Manan, in his riding, and announced millions of dollars for small craft harbours in his riding.3 Positioning · 22 words I am sure he is supportive of that. On this side, we are serious about building a strong economy for all Canadians. Positioning Claims · 20 words At home, we are cutting taxes.4 Abroad, we are signing trade deals worth billions of dollars and thousands of jobs. Positioning · 11 words We are serious about the economy. Partly on point They continue with the rhetoric. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×10 Positioning ×4 Thanks Off point Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 52
5 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I have lot of respect for him.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I am sure he is supportive of that.” 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, we are serious about building a strong economy for all 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 → “We are 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 → “They continue with the rhetoric.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 42
11 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 → “I represent Saint John—Kennebecasis.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “That member, my neighbour, represents Saint John—St.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “Croix.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “In fact, recently I was in Grand Manan, in his riding,” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 announced millions of dollars for small craft harbours in his riding.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 sure he is supportive of that.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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, we are serious about building a strong economy for all Canadians.” About the government’s seriousness on the economy in general, 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 → “At home, we are cutting taxes.” Names a government measure on the economy without addressing 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 → “Abroad, we are signing trade deals worth billions of dollars and thousands of jobs.” Names trade deals as economic achievements but does not address 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 serious about the economy.” Restates the government’s seriousness on the economy without answering what was 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 → “They continue with the rhetoric.” A remark about the opposition’s rhetoric, not the recession question.
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 · 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 “I represent Saint John—Kennebecasis” Wayne Long is the member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis. search 2 “Croix.” The member for Saint John—St. Croix is the neighbouring riding to Saint John—Kennebecasis and is held by a member of the same exchange (John Williamson’s riding is Saint John—St. Croix). search 3 “announced millions of dollars for small craft harbours in his riding” The government recently announced millions of dollars in funding for small craft harbours in Grand Manan, in the riding of Saint John—St. Croix. search 4 “At home, we are cutting taxes” The Liberal government is cutting taxes in Canada. search
