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The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity is 66. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. Reasoning rests on 2 conclusions, too few to hold the grade down. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
69 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
60 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 26% Claims 74%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Positioning · 17 words that is a loaded question, but coming from that member and that party, it is quite ironic. Positioning Claims · 71 words The Conservatives are not the party that gutted mandatory minimums and brought forward legislation that made bail mandatory for violent repeat offenders.1 2 We are not the party that has overseen a rise in violent crime and extortion of over 55%.3 Logical leap Logical leap It is a direct result of the current Liberal government’s policy. The Liberals call themselves a new government. They have been in power for 11 years, 4 and that is their record. Positioning · 8 words Conservatives will not take any lessons from them. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×9 Positioning ×3 Logical leap ×2 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 69
3 of 14 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 → “that is a loaded question,” 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 → “but coming from that member and that party, it is quite ironic.” 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 → “Conservatives will not take any lessons from them.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
9 of 14 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 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 → “that is a loaded question,” It characterizes the question’s wording rather than addressing the credibility claim.
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 → “but coming from that member and that party, it is quite ironic.” It turns on the questioner’s party rather than the record on the point raised.
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 Conservatives are not the party that gutted mandatory minimums and brought forward legislation that made bail mandatory for violent repeat offenders.” It is a counterattack on the Liberals’ past legislation, not a response to the credibility claim or Bill C-22.
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 are not the party that has overseen a rise in violent crime and extortion of over 55%.” It is about the government’s record on crime figures, offered as a counterattack rather than addressing the point put.
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 → “It is a direct result of the current Liberal government’s policy.” It attributes crime trends to the government, continuing the counterattack without engaging the point raised.
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 call themselves a new government.” It is about the Liberals’ branding, not the claim about the Conservatives’ credibility.
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 → “They have been in power for 11 years,” It is about how long the Liberals have held power, not the point raised.
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 that is their record.” It points to the government’s record as a retort rather than addressing the claim made.
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 → “Conservatives will not take any lessons from them.” It rejects the questioner’s standing to lecture without addressing the substance of the point.
Reasoning · 60
2 of 14 deductions are Reasoning
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Logical leap A conclusion that does not follow from the reasons given for it. What the tags mean → “We are not the party that has overseen a rise in violent crime and extortion of over 55%.” The over-55% crime and extortion rise under the government is offered as proof their policies caused it, with no link stated between the policies and the rise.
Logical leap A conclusion that does not follow from the reasons given for it. What the tags mean → “We are not the party that has overseen a rise in violent crime and extortion of over 55%.” The eleven years in power plus the crime rise attributed to their policies are offered as their record, but the leap from time in office to owning the crime outcome is assumed, not shown.
Conclusions found · 2
Conclusion “It is a direct result of the current Liberal government’s policy.”
Because “We are not the party that has overseen a rise in violent crime and extortion of over 55%.”
Reason flawed The over-55% crime and extortion rise under the government is offered as proof their policies caused it, with no link stated between the policies and the rise.
Conclusion “and that is their record.”
Because “They have been in power for 11 years,”
“We are not the party that has overseen a rise in violent crime and extortion of over 55%.”
Reason flawed The eleven years in power plus the crime rise attributed to their policies are offered as their record, but the leap from time in office to owning the crime outcome is assumed, not shown.
Respect · 100
0 of 14 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 14 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 “the party that gutted mandatory minimums” The Liberals brought in legislation that reduced or removed mandatory minimum penalties. search 2 “brought forward legislation that made bail mandatory for violent repeat offenders” The Liberals brought forward legislation that changed bail rules for violent repeat offenders. search 3 “a rise in violent crime and extortion of over 55%” Violent crime and extortion in Canada have risen by over 55% under the current government. search 4 “They have been in power for 11 years” The Liberal Party has been in power federally for 11 years as of June 2026. search
