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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 62. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
73 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
75 / 100
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Anecdote 11% Claims 74% Reasoning 7% Positioning 7%
Structure · 8 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 24 words in the year since I joined the House, I have had the privilege of working alongside all my colleagues and with the Conservative Party. Anecdote Partly on point Claims · 83 words It is clear that, over the past year, the Liberals have spent more time working behind the scenes to cobble together a majority than trying to come to an agreement with the opposition. Unearned certainty Yet that was the mandate given to them by the people, who elected a minority government.1 The Liberals had a mandate to work with the opposition to ensure that legislation serving the interests of all Canadians moves forward. It was not about imposing their vision, but rather respecting our vision. Reasoning · 15 words Every member of Parliament is sent by their constituents to get the job done here. Positioning · 9 words That is not what the Liberals wanted to do. Positioning Claims · 39 words They did not spend their time working hard here; instead, they worked behind the scenes to cobble together a majority and then finally show up here, puff out their chests and claim that they are the ones in charge. Positioning · 6 words Today, we are paying the price. Positioning Claims · 35 words We are here until midnight because the Liberals are trying to pull something off.2 They are trying to pass bills that they were unable to work on when it was actually time to do so. Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×12 Positioning ×2 Anecdote Partly on point Unearned certainty Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 73
3 of 17 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “in the year since I joined the House, I have had the privilege of working alongside all my colleagues and with the Conservative Party.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is not what the Liberals wanted to do.” 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 → “Today, we are paying the price.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
13 of 17 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 bill under debate.
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 the year since I joined the House, I have had the privilege of working alongside all my colleagues and with the Conservative Party.” About his first year working with colleagues, not the government’s handling of public safety and justice.
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 clear that, over the past year, the Liberals have spent more time working behind the scenes to cobble together a majority than trying to come to an agreement with the opposition.” About Liberal efforts to cobble together a majority, not public safety or the justice system.
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 → “Yet that was the mandate given to them by the people, who elected a minority government.” About the Liberals’ electoral mandate and minority government, not the handling of public safety or justice.
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 Liberals had a mandate to work with the opposition to ensure that legislation serving the interests of all Canadians moves forward.” About the Liberals’ duty to work with the opposition on legislation generally, not the justice system’s handling.
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 was not about imposing their vision,” About imposing their vision generally, not the government’s handling of public safety or justice.
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 → “but rather respecting our vision.” About respecting the opposition’s vision generally, not the question’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 → “Every member of Parliament is sent by their constituents to get the job done here.” About members’ duties to their constituents generally, not public safety or justice.
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 → “That is not what the Liberals wanted to do.” About the Liberals’ general conduct in office, not their handling of the justice system.
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 did not spend their time working hard here;” About how the Liberals spent their time generally, not the justice system’s handling.
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 → “instead, they worked behind the scenes to cobble together a majority and then finally show up here, puff out their chests and claim that they are the ones in charge.” About the Liberals assembling a majority and claiming charge, not the question’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 → “Today, we are paying the price.” About the price being paid for Liberal conduct generally, not public safety or justice.
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 are here until midnight because the Liberals are trying to pull something off.” About late sittings and what the Liberals are trying to pull off procedurally, not the handling of public safety or justice.
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 trying to pass bills that they were unable to work on when it was actually time to do so.” About bills being passed late, without addressing the justice system’s handling.
Respect · 100
0 of 17 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 · 75
1 of 17 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 → “It is clear that” The formula asserts certainty in place of any source for the claim about the Liberals’ motives.
Claims · 2
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 people, who elected a minority government” Canadians elected a minority Liberal government at the most recent federal election. search 2 “We are here until midnight” The House of Commons was sitting until midnight on June 9, 2026. search
