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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 56. The grade is held to 46, 30 above Relevance. 46 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
42 / 100
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Relevance
16 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
68 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Positioning 49% Procedure 4% The question 48%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 24 words if there is one thing Canadians, Off point and those who are watching, know, it is that we are always going to be there for them. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise Procedure · 4 words One question is this: Procedure The question · 50 words Why, when it was time to vote, did the Conservatives vote against the Canada groceries and essentials benefit?1 Why did they vote against cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians?2 Why did they vote against cancelling the consumer carbon tax?3 Why did they vote against providing GST relief for first-time homebuyers?4 Positioning · 27 words At every step of the way, Conservatives voted against supporting Canadians. Off point On this side, we know what to do, which is always to be there for Canadians. Positioning Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×6 Positioning ×5 Partly on point ×3 Vague promise ×2 Procedure 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 · 42
6 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 → “if there is one thing Canadians,” 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 those who are watching, know, it is that we are always going to be there for them.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “One question is this:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “At every step of the way, Conservatives voted against supporting Canadians.” 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 → “On this side, we know what to do,” 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 → “which is always to be there for Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 16
9 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 → “if there is one thing Canadians,” A rhetorical opener with no content tied to the question.
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 those who are watching, know, it is that we are always going to be there for them.” A general pledge of support for Canadians, not an answer to whether he will listen or adopt 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 → “Why, when it was time to vote, did the Conservatives vote against the Canada groceries and essentials benefit?” An attack on the Conservatives’ voting record in place of an answer to 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 → “Why did they vote against cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians?” An attack on the Conservatives’ voting record in place of an answer to 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 → “Why did they vote against cancelling the consumer carbon tax?” An attack on the Conservatives’ voting record in place of an answer to 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 → “Why did they vote against providing GST relief for first-time homebuyers?” An attack on the Conservatives’ voting record in place of an answer to 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 → “At every step of the way, Conservatives voted against supporting Canadians.” A summary of the attack on the Conservatives’ record, not an answer to the question.
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 → “On this side, we know what to do,” Praise of the government’s own side rather than a response to the question.
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 → “which is always to be there for Canadians.” A restatement of support for Canadians without addressing what was asked.
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 · 68
2 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 always going to be there for them” An open-ended commitment with no action, measure or success condition named.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “always to be there for Canadians” Restates the same open-ended commitment without naming any concrete action or measure.
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 “Why, when it was time to vote, did the Conservatives vote against the Canada groceries and essentials benefit?” The Conservatives voted against the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. search 2 “cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians” The Conservatives voted against a tax cut that would benefit 22 million Canadians. search 3 “cancelling the consumer carbon tax” The Conservatives voted against cancelling the consumer carbon tax. search 4 “providing GST relief for first-time homebuyers” The Conservatives voted against providing GST relief for first-time homebuyers. search
