← Back to the statement
Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 68. The grade is held to 54, 30 above Signal. 54 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
24 / 100
View details Viewing ↓
Relevance
47 / 100
View details Viewing ↓
Respect
100 / 100
View details Viewing ↓
Clarity
100 / 100
View details Viewing ↓
A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Claims 19% Anecdote 66% Reasoning 9% Aside 6%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 46 words it is rather unfortunate, but Canada does not take these things into account when it reviews the electoral map.1 As elected officials, we can meet with members of the electoral commission. They will listen to what we have to say about changes to the riding boundaries. Anecdote · 160 words In my case, I was very lucky during the last election. The beautiful area of Saint-Sulpice was added to my riding.2 Partly on point In fact, I would like to say hello to the people there. I am very pleased to represent them. It is a gorgeous spot on the St. Lawrence. Every day, I learn more about this magical little corner of the country. However, that means that there is now a fourth RCM in Berthier—Maskinongé, in addition to the city of Trois-Rivières.3 I am a very versatile and adaptable person. I can represent the specific interests of these people, but it requires a great deal of flexibility on my part because Saint-Sulpice is part of the Montreal metropolitan area.4 It is in the same riding as Pointe-du-Lac, which is the part of Trois-Rivières that I have the honour to represent. It is another equally wonderful part of the country filled with people I adore, but they have different challenges and perspectives. Anecdote Reasoning · 22 words We need to be more versatile. Perhaps we should take a closer look at Quebec’s electoral boundaries during the next electoral redistribution, Partly on point Aside · 15 words unless we have become an independent country by then. Off point Let us hope so, Mr. Speaker. Aside
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×19 Anecdote ×14 Aside ×2 Off point Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.
What the tags mean →
Signal · 24
16 of 36 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 my case, I was very lucky during the last election.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “The beautiful area of Saint-Sulpice was added to my riding.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “In fact, I would like to say hello to the people there.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I am very pleased to represent them.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “It is a gorgeous spot on the St. Lawrence.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Every day, I learn more about this magical little corner of the country.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “However, that means that there is now a fourth RCM in Berthier—Maskinongé, in addition to the city of Trois-Rivières.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I am a very versatile and adaptable person.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I can represent the specific interests of these people,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “but it requires a great deal of flexibility on my part because Saint-Sulpice is part of the Montreal metropolitan area.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “It is in the same riding as Pointe-du-Lac,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “which is the part of Trois-Rivières that I have the honour to represent.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “It is another equally wonderful part of the country filled with people I adore,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “but they have different challenges and perspectives.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “unless we have become an independent country by then.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Let us hope so, Mr. Speaker.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 47
20 of 36 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 → “it is rather unfortunate,” 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 → “but Canada does not take these things into account when it reviews the electoral map.” 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 → “As elected officials, we can meet with members of the electoral commission.” 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 → “They will listen to what we have to say about changes to the riding boundaries.” 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 my case, I was very lucky during the last election.” 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 → “The beautiful area of Saint-Sulpice was added to my 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 very pleased to represent them.” Pleasure at representing the area, not the community of interest 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 → “It is a gorgeous spot on the St. Lawrence.” Praise of the area’s scenery, not the community of interest 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 → “Every day, I learn more about this magical little corner of the country.” Personal appreciation of the area, not the community of interest 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 → “However, that means that there is now a fourth RCM in Berthier—Maskinongé, in addition to the city of Trois-Rivières.” 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 a very versatile and adaptable person.” A remark about the member’s own adaptability, not the community of interest 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 → “I can represent the specific interests of these people,” 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 → “but it requires a great deal of flexibility on my part because Saint-Sulpice is part of the Montreal metropolitan area.” 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 → “It is in the same riding as Pointe-du-Lac,” 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 → “which is the part of Trois-Rivières that I have the honour to represent.” Praise of the part of the riding represented, not the community of interest 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 → “It is another equally wonderful part of the country filled with people I adore,” Praise of the people in the area, not the community of interest 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 → “but they have different challenges and perspectives.” 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 → “We need to be more versatile.” 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 → “Perhaps we should take a closer look at Quebec’s electoral boundaries during the next electoral redistribution,” About reviewing Quebec’s own electoral boundaries, not the federal community of interest question.
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 → “unless we have become an independent country by then.” About Quebec independence, a different subject from the redistribution question.
Respect · 100
0 of 36 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 36 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 “Canada does not take these things into account when it reviews the electoral map” Canada’s federal electoral redistribution process does not take community of interest into account when reviewing the electoral map. search 2 “Saint-Sulpice was added to my riding” The area of Saint-Sulpice was added to the riding of Berthier—Maskinongé in the last election’s redistribution. search 3 “there is now a fourth RCM in Berthier—Maskinongé, in addition to the city of Trois-Rivières” The riding of Berthier—Maskinongé now contains four RCMs plus the city of Trois-Rivières. search 4 “Saint-Sulpice is part of the Montreal metropolitan area” Saint-Sulpice, Quebec is part of the Montreal metropolitan area. search
