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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 70 / 100
Signal
52 / 100
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Relevance
50 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Positioning 42% Claims 10% The ask 13% Promise 34%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 11 words on the contrary, this government always stands with its legal obligations. Positioning Claims · 9 words At the same time, we have introduced Bill C-35, 1 The ask · 12 words and we very much hope that the opposition will work with us. Promise · 31 words Through the summer, we will be consulting, Vague promise and we will be coming up with a list of goods that will be the subject of sanctions in the case of forced labour. Positioning · 27 words We stand up for human rights. We stand up for the rights of those subjected to slavery in supply chains, and we will not let it happen. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise
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Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Positioning ×4 Vague promise ×2
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Signal · 52
4 of 13 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 → “on the contrary, this government always stands with its legal obligations.” 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 → “We stand up for human rights.” 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 → “We stand up for the rights of those subjected to slavery in supply chains,” 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 we will not let it happen.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 50
7 of 13 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.
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 → “At the same time, we have introduced Bill C-35,” Names another bill on the subject rather than the tabling of the report 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 → “and we very much hope that the opposition will work with us.” A call for opposition cooperation on the bill, not the report tabling 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 → “Through the summer, we will be consulting,” Consultation plans on the issue, not whether the required report was tabled.
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 we will be coming up with a list of goods that will be the subject of sanctions in the case of forced labour.” A future sanctions measure on forced labour, not the report tabling 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 → “We stand up for human rights.” A general commitment on human rights, not the report tabling 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 → “We stand up for the rights of those subjected to slavery in supply chains,” A general commitment on supply-chain slavery, not the report tabling 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 → “and we will not let it happen.” A general pledge on the issue, not the report tabling asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 · 80
2 of 13 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 will be consulting” Names no subject, participants, dates or measure for the consultation.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will not let it happen” A commitment with no action, actor detail, date or measure attached.
Claims · 1
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1 “we have introduced Bill C-35” The government has introduced Bill C-35, a bill concerning forced labour in supply chains, as of June 2026. search
