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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 79. The grade is held to 52, 30 above Relevance. 52 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
93 / 100
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Relevance
22 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 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 5% Claims 87% Reasoning 8%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 5 words that is an excellent question. Procedure Claims · 35 words There are a number of initiatives in the bill. That is one of the reasons I highlighted the two areas: foreign interference and having the panel not only during an election but year-round between elections.1 Reasoning · 8 words That is an essential aspect of the legislation. Partly on point Claims · 50 words Worldwide, Elections Canada is seen as a first-rate, independent election system, and it is something we should all be very proud of. It is constantly asked to make presentations to other jurisdictions on how to make democracy work well in a country.2 Elections Canada is a wonderful ambassador for Canada. Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Off point ×4 Procedure Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 93
1 of 9 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 → “that is an excellent question.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 22
8 of 9 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 → “There are a number of initiatives in the bill.” 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 is one of the reasons I highlighted the two areas:” 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 → “foreign interference and having the panel not only during an election but year-round between elections.” 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 is an essential aspect of the legislation.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “Worldwide, Elections Canada is seen as a first-rate, independent election system,” About Elections Canada’s international reputation, not the bill’s foreign influence measures.
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 → “and it is something we should all be very proud of.” Pride in Elections Canada, not how the bill addresses foreign influence.
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 constantly asked to make presentations to other jurisdictions on how to make democracy work well in a country.” About Elections Canada advising other jurisdictions, not the bill’s provisions.
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 → “Elections Canada is a wonderful ambassador for Canada.” Praise of Elections Canada as an ambassador, not the question on the bill.
Respect · 100
0 of 9 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 · 100
0 of 9 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 · 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 “foreign interference and having the panel not only during an election but year-round between elections” Bill C-25 includes a panel concerning foreign interference that operates not only during elections but year-round between elections. search 2 “constantly asked to make presentations to other jurisdictions on how to make democracy work well in a country” Elections Canada is constantly asked to make presentations to other jurisdictions on how to make democracy work well in a country. search
