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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 80. The grade is held to 72, 30 above Signal. 72 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
42 / 100
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Relevance
79 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 57% Claims 43%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 59 words I am a bit surprised that, while the Conservatives say how much they love freedom and do not want censorship, the member is trying to say that I cannot say the Conservative Party has dumb ideas. Off point When one really stops and thinks about it, their solution for the housing crisis in Canada is to stand back and do nothing. Positioning Claims · 89 words There are provinces, municipalities, non-profit organizations and stakeholders out there saying that the federal government should do something, which is what Bill C-20 would do. Through Bill C-20, we would develop a corporation that would support the expansion of Canada’s housing industry and our housing stock.1 For example, we are talking about promoting modular homes; 2 increasing housing co-ops and other forms of non-profit housing; 3 and working with municipalities and provinces to add value and to increase the amount of affordable housing.4 That is what Bill C-20 is all about. Positioning · 61 words The Conservatives say, “No, we do not want that.” Why is that? I do not understand it for the life of me. They say that they understand the needs of Canadians, but they do not. Partly on point They are going to vote against Bill C-20, just like they vote against any idea that comes out of the government to be affordable for Canadians— Positioning
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×9 Off point ×2 Partly on point ×2 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 · 42
9 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I am a bit surprised 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 → “while the Conservatives say how much they love freedom and do not want censorship, the member is trying to say that I cannot say the Conservative Party has dumb ideas.” 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 → “When one really stops and thinks about it, their solution for the housing crisis in Canada is to stand back and do nothing.” 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 Conservatives say, “No, we do not want 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 → “Why is 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 → “I do not understand it for the life of me.” 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 say that they understand the needs of 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 → “but they do not.” 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 going to vote against Bill C-20, just like they vote against any idea that comes out of the government to be affordable for Canadians—” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 79
4 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 bill under debate.
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 → “I am a bit surprised that,” Sets up a complaint about being told what to say, not the bill’s subject.
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 → “while the Conservatives say how much they love freedom and do not want censorship, the member is trying to say that I cannot say the Conservative Party has dumb ideas.” About a dispute over censorship and calling the party’s ideas dumb, not the bill.
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 say that they understand the needs of Canadians,” A claim about whether the opposition understands Canadians’ needs, tied only loosely to the bill.
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 → “but they do not.” A bare assertion about the opposition’s understanding, not the bill’s content.
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.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 100
0 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.
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 “Through Bill C-20, we would develop a corporation that would support the expansion of Canada’s housing industry and our housing stock” Bill C-20 (the Build Canada Homes Act) would establish a Crown corporation to support the expansion of Canada’s housing industry and housing stock. search 2 “we are talking about promoting modular homes” Bill C-20’s Build Canada Homes would promote modular homes. search 3 “increasing housing co-ops and other forms of non-profit housing” Bill C-20’s Build Canada Homes would aim to increase housing co-ops and other forms of non-profit housing. search 4 “working with municipalities and provinces to add value and to increase the amount of affordable housing” Bill C-20’s Build Canada Homes would work with municipalities and provinces to increase affordable housing. search
