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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 62 / 100
Signal
53 / 100
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
48 / 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 41% Claims 53% Promise 5%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
Echo · 2 repeated lines
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 19 words in the middle of this very difficult trade war, we are supporting Canadians and we are fighting for affordability. Positioning Vague promise Claims · 49 words That is why we cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. 1 That is why we have the groceries and essentials benefit : 2 to make sure that families in my riding and in the member’s riding have an affordable way to feed their families. That is why we are building affordable homes. Positioning · 19 words What we are doing is making sure that Canadians have an affordable way to live in a difficult time. Positioning Vague promise Promise · 5 words We will always support Canadians. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Vague promise ×3 Positioning ×2 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support. Echo ×17 “We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Said 17 times by 12 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×3 “That is why we have the groceries and essentials benefit.” Said 3 times by 3 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 53
2 of 12 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 → “in the middle of this very difficult trade war, we are supporting Canadians and we are fighting for affordability.” 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 → “What we are doing is making sure that Canadians have an affordable way to live in a difficult time.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 45
7 of 12 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 → “in the middle of this very difficult trade war, we are supporting Canadians and we are fighting for affordability.” Speaks to the affordability issue generally 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 cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Names a government tax cut on the affordability subject, not the plan adoption asked for.
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 have the groceries and essentials benefit:” Points to a government benefit on the affordability subject, not the plan adoption asked for.
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 → “to make sure that families in my riding and in the member’s riding have an affordable way to feed their families.” Explains that benefit’s purpose on the affordability subject, not the plan adoption asked for.
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 are building affordable homes.” Names another government measure on the affordability subject, not the plan adoption asked for.
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 → “What we are doing is making sure that Canadians have an affordable way to live in a difficult time.” Describes the government’s general approach to affordability, not the plan adoption asked for.
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 will always support Canadians.” A general pledge of support on the affordability subject, not the plan adoption asked for.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 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 · 48
3 of 12 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 supporting Canadians and we are fighting for affordability” The speaker commits to supporting and fighting with no measure, date or success condition named.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “making sure that Canadians have an affordable way to live” An open-ended commitment with no actor, measure or way to check success.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We will always support Canadians” A standing commitment with no specific action, date or measure attached.
Echo · 2 repeated lines
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.” Said 17 times by 12 members. Every time it was said → “That is why we have the groceries and essentials benefit.” Said 3 times by 3 members. Every time it was said →
Claims · 2
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 “we cut taxes for 22 million Canadians” The Liberal government cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. search 2 “we have the groceries and essentials benefit” The government has a groceries and essentials benefit. search
