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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 87. The grade is held to 77, 30 above Relevance. 77 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
47 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 85% Reasoning 15%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 33 words British Columbia is unique in that most of the territory is not covered by treaties, unlike Ontario, for example.1 However, there are areas, including my colleague’s riding, where treaties have not been negotiated, Reasoning · 6 words so this is a Canada-wide problem. Claims · 25 words The uncertainty arising out of the litigation around property rights is undermining Canadians’ confidence in one of the pillars of our economy: private property rights. Reasoning · 4 words It must be resolved. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 100
0 of 7 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.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · 47
7 of 7 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 → “British Columbia is unique in that most of the territory is not covered by treaties, unlike Ontario, for example.” About treaty coverage across provinces, not the decision’s impact on other areas or its economic consequences.
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 → “However, there are areas, including my colleague’s riding,” Points to a member’s riding and treaty coverage, not the decision’s wider effects.
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 → “where treaties have not been negotiated,” About where treaties have not been negotiated, not the decision’s impact elsewhere.
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 this is a Canada-wide problem.” Calls it a Canada-wide problem but does not say how the decision affects other areas or the economy.
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 uncertainty arising out of the litigation around property rights is undermining Canadians’ confidence in one of the pillars of our economy:” On the economic stakes of litigation over property rights, but not what the Cowichan decision itself will do in other regions.
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 → “private property rights.” Names private property rights as the affected pillar, without addressing the decision’s consequences in other areas.
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 must be resolved.” Says the uncertainty must be resolved, without answering how the decision will affect other parts of Canada or affordability.
Respect · 100
0 of 7 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 7 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
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 “most of the territory is not covered by treaties” Most of the land in British Columbia is not covered by treaties, unlike provinces such as Ontario. search
