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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 60. The grade is held to 54, 30 above Relevance. 54 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
61 / 100
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Relevance
24 / 100
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Respect
75 / 100
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Clarity
82 / 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.
Positioning 45% Claims 49% Procedure 6%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
Echo · said 33 times
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 19 words no one can understand the economy if they have never worked a day in it, like the Conservative leader. Off point Insult Claims · 50 words Maybe he should listen to actual economists in Canada, like BMO’s chief economist, who said adding 88,000 jobs should silence the critics.1 What about RBC’s Frances Donald, who said that it is the wrong diagnosis, “neither accurate nor helpful”.2 The head of C.D. Howe gave his thoughts on the economy. Partly on point Procedure · 6 words I could go on and on. Procedure Positioning · 27 words On this side of the House, we are going to build Canada strong . Vague promise The Conservative leader can continue with empty parking lot press conferences, props and slogans. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Off point ×3 Positioning ×2 Insult Procedure Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Personal attack This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “no one can understand the economy if they have never worked a day in it, like the Conservative leader”. Echo ×33 “We are going to build Canada strong.” Said 33 times by 14 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 61
3 of 12 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 → “I could go on and on.” 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 → “On this side of the House, we are going to build Canada strong.” 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 Conservative leader can continue with empty parking lot press conferences, props and slogans.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 24
7 of 12 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 question asked.
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 → “no one can understand the economy if they have never worked a day in it, like the Conservative leader.” An attack on the Conservative leader’s experience, not the investment 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 → “Maybe he should listen to actual economists in Canada, like BMO’s chief economist, who said adding 88,000 jobs should silence the critics.” About recent job numbers and economists’ praise, not why the investment went to Ireland.
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 → “What about RBC’s Frances Donald, who said that it is the wrong diagnosis, “neither accurate nor helpful”.” Quoting an economist’s criticism of the Conservatives’ diagnosis, not the investment decision asked about.
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 head of C.D.” Continues the list of economists on the economy, not the reason for the investment abroad.
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 → “Howe gave his thoughts on the economy.” A fragment of the economists list, still not the investment 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 → “On this side of the House, we are going to build Canada strong.” A general statement of the government’s own plans, not why the investment went to Ireland.
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 Conservative leader can continue with empty parking lot press conferences, props and slogans.” An attack on the Conservative leader’s press conferences, not the investment asked about.
Respect · 75
1 of 12 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.
Insult An insult aimed at a person. What the tags mean → “no one can understand the economy if they have never worked a day in it, like the Conservative leader” It smears the Conservative leader personally by denying him basic economic experience rather than addressing his position or record.
Clarity · 82
1 of 12 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 → “we are going to build Canada strong” A commitment with no measure, date or success condition stated.
Echo · 1 repeated line
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We are going to build Canada strong.” Said 33 times by 14 members. Every time it was said →
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 “BMO’s chief economist, who said adding 88,000 jobs should silence the critics” BMO’s chief economist said that adding 88,000 jobs should silence critics of the Canadian economy. search 2 “What about RBC’s Frances Donald, who said that it is the wrong diagnosis, “neither accurate nor helpful”.” RBC’s Frances Donald said the diagnosis of Canada’s economy was wrong, calling it ‘neither accurate nor helpful’. search
