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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 64. The grade is held to 59, 30 above Relevance. 59 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
38 / 100
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Relevance
29 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
87 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Procedure 7% Claims 42% Positioning 51%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 3
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Madam Speaker, Procedure · 8 words once again, let us focus on the facts. Procedure Claims · 45 words The minister has been very forthcoming in terms of her presence on this matter and before committee. The previous government helped launch PrescribeIT.1 Our government announced it was ending.2 We have already seen that Quebec has signed a contract to launch PrescribeIT in that province.3 Partly on point Positioning · 55 words The Conservatives would rather play parliamentary games than focus on issues that matter to Canadians. As we are seeing at the health committee, that means blocking studies on important health topics like HIV. Our government will always focus on what matters to Canadians. Vague promise It would be very nice if the Conservatives would do the same. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×4 Off point ×4 Partly on point ×3 Procedure Vague promise 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 · 38
5 of 13 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “once again, let us focus on the facts.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The Conservatives would rather play parliamentary games than focus on issues that matter to 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 → “As we are seeing at the health committee, that means blocking studies on important health topics like HIV.” 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 → “Our government will always focus on what matters to 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 → “It would be very nice if the Conservatives would do the same.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 29
7 of 13 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 question on notice.
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 → “The previous government helped launch PrescribeIT.” About who launched PrescribeIT under the previous government, not about the minister testifying at committee.
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 → “Our government announced it was ending.” About the program’s funding ending, not about the minister’s appearance at committee.
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 already seen that Quebec has signed a contract to launch PrescribeIT in that province.” About Quebec’s contract for PrescribeIT, not about the question of the minister testifying.
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 Conservatives would rather play parliamentary games than focus on issues that matter to Canadians.” An accusation that the Conservatives play parliamentary games, not a response on the minister’s testimony.
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 → “As we are seeing at the health committee, that means blocking studies on important health topics like HIV.” About Conservative conduct blocking HIV studies at committee, a different matter from the minister testifying on PrescribeIT.
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 → “Our government will always focus on what matters to Canadians.” Praise of the government’s own focus, not an answer on the minister’s committee appearance.
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 would be very nice if the Conservatives would do the same.” A wish that the Conservatives focus elsewhere, not a response on the question asked.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 · 87
1 of 13 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 → “will always focus on what matters to Canadians” A standing commitment for the speaker’s side with no actor-specific measure, date or success condition.
Claims · 3
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 “The previous government helped launch PrescribeIT” PrescribeIT was helped into launch by Canada’s previous government. search 2 “Our government announced it was ending” The current Canadian government announced it was ending PrescribeIT. search 3 “Quebec has signed a contract to launch PrescribeIT in that province” Quebec has signed a contract to launch PrescribeIT in that province. search
