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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 78. The grade is held to 71, 30 above Relevance. 71 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
70 / 100
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Relevance
41 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 61% Positioning 25% Reasoning 14%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
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Madam Speaker, Claims · 15 words the member across the way is the one who has been fighting against mandatory minimums, 1 Positioning · 27 words so I do not see how he is going to want to be strengthening the laws. Partly on point The Liberals created this problem, and the Conservatives have the solution. Positioning Off point Claims · 52 words Removing the religious defence will not make Canadians safer. It will not stop repeat offenders. It will not stop violent criminals, and it will not stop gang violence. It will not stop extortion. It will not stop human trafficking, and it will not stop criminals who continue to terrorize communities across Canada. Reasoning · 15 words What we need is for the laws we currently have to be strengthened and enforced. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×10 Positioning ×3 Off point ×2 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 70
3 of 15 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “so I do not see how he is going to want to be strengthening the laws.” 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 Liberals created this problem,” 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 → “and the Conservatives have the solution.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 41
12 of 15 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 → “the member across the way is the one who has been fighting against mandatory minimums,” The clause discusses past debates on mandatory minimums, not whether hate crimes should have tougher sentencing.
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 → “so I do not see how he is going to want to be strengthening the laws.” The clause comments on the opposition’s position regarding strengthening laws, without answering the specific 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 → “The Liberals created this problem,” The clause makes a general political attack against the Liberals.
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 the Conservatives have the solution.” The clause makes a general political assertion about the Conservatives.
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 → “Removing the religious defence will not make Canadians safer.” The clause addresses the effectiveness of removing the religious defence, not sentencing hate crime.
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 will not stop repeat offenders.” The clause offers a general critique of the bill’s ability to stop repeat offenders.
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 will not stop violent criminals,” The clause offers a general critique of the bill’s ability to stop violent criminals.
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 → “and it will not stop gang violence.” The clause offers a general critique of the bill’s ability to stop gang violence.
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 will not stop extortion.” The clause offers a general critique of the bill’s ability to stop extortion.
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 will not stop human trafficking,” The clause offers a general critique of the bill’s ability to stop human trafficking.
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 → “and it will not stop criminals who continue to terrorize communities across Canada.” The clause offers a general critique of the bill’s ability to stop criminals terrorizing communities.
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 we need is for the laws we currently have to be strengthened and enforced.” The clause suggests strengthening existing laws as an alternative, without answering the question about hate crime sentencing.
Respect · 100
0 of 15 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 15 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 · 1
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1 “the member across the way is the one who has been fighting against mandatory minimums” Ryan Turnbull, the Liberal member for Whitby, has fought against mandatory minimum sentences. search
