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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 49. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Signal. 30 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
87 / 100
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Positioning 100%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 92 words I think that Canadians know that the Conservatives do not have a monopoly on common sense. Off point We understand the challenges facing Canadians across the country. That is why we were there to help Canadian families. Partly on point Do my colleagues know what people are watching on TV today? They are watching a Conservative Party that has not changed. After a summer of reflection, the Conservatives are still here today asking questions instead of taking action to help us move the country forward. We are going to build a strong country together. Vague promise Canadians know it. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×8 Off point ×6 Partly on point ×2 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 0
8 of 17 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 → “I think that Canadians know that the Conservatives do not have a monopoly on common sense.” 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 understand the challenges facing Canadians across the country.” 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 → “That is why we were there to help Canadian families.” 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 → “Do my colleagues know what people are watching on TV today?” 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 → “They are watching a Conservative Party that has not changed.” 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 → “After a summer of reflection, the Conservatives are still here today asking questions instead of taking action to help us move the country forward.” 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 are going to build a strong country together.” 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 → “Canadians know it.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 10
8 of 17 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.
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 → “I think that Canadians know that the Conservatives do not have a monopoly on common sense.” A jab about the Conservatives’ claim to common sense, not an answer on adopting the plan.
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 understand the challenges facing Canadians across the country.” Acknowledges affordability challenges facing Canadians, but does not address adopting the plan 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 → “That is why we were there to help Canadian families.” Offers the government’s own help for families instead of answering whether the Conservative plan will be adopted.
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 → “Do my colleagues know what people are watching on TV today?” A rhetorical aside about what people watch on TV, not about the plan asked about.
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 are watching a Conservative Party that has not changed.” An attack on the Conservative Party’s character rather than the question’s subject.
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 → “After a summer of reflection, the Conservatives are still here today asking questions instead of taking action to help us move the country forward.” Criticizes the opposition for asking questions instead of acting, rather than addressing the plan.
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 going to build a strong country together.” A general aspiration about building the country, not the spending or tax plan asked about.
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 → “Canadians know it.” A bare assertion about Canadians’ views, not on the question’s subject.
Respect · 100
0 of 17 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 · 87
1 of 17 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 are going to build a strong country together” A commitment with no actor, measure, date or success condition stated.
Claims · 0
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