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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 61. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
74 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
69 / 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.
Thanks 26% Claims 42% Reasoning 10% Promise 23%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 16 words I would like to thank my colleague for her excellent work over the past few weeks. Thanks Claims · 26 words The American tariffs are causing a number of problems right now, especially the section 232 tariffs. Chinese and Asian steel is being dumped here in Canada.1 Reasoning · 6 words We need to protect our industry. Promise · 14 words The first thing that I would do would be to protect our steel industry. Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×4 Thanks Vague promise Off topic None of this speech addressed the specific motion under debate.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 74
1 of 6 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I would like to thank my colleague for her excellent work over the past few weeks.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
4 of 6 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 motion 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 → “The American tariffs are causing a number of problems right now, especially the section 232 tariffs.” About American tariffs and their effects, which the bill’s measures before the House do not touch.
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 → “Chinese and Asian steel is being dumped here in Canada.” About steel dumping from China and Asia, a subject not addressed by the bill or the motion’s proceedings.
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 need to protect our industry.” A call to protect industry generally, not tied to any measure in the bill or the motion.
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 first thing that I would do would be to protect our steel industry.” Proposes action on the steel industry, which the bill’s provisions do not address.
Respect · 100
0 of 6 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 · 69
1 of 6 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 → “to protect our steel industry” The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how the industry would be protected.
Claims · 1
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1 “Chinese and Asian steel is being dumped here in Canada.” Chinese and Asian steel is being dumped in Canada. search
