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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity.
Average 59 / 100
Signal
37 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Claims 40% Positioning 60%
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Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 34 words with respect to projects moving forward through the Major Projects Office, I believe the number at the present time is 27, 1 and that includes projects from not just Alberta but all across the country. Positioning · 50 words As a government, and we have heard the Prime Minister say this from day one when he was elected, we are committed to building Canada strong and making sure that all regions across the country can have economic prosperity, Vague promise but to do so while respecting indigenous rights and environmental rules. Positioning Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×5 Positioning ×3 Vague promise
Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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 · 37
3 of 9 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 → “As a government,” 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 we have heard the Prime Minister say this from day one when he was elected, we are committed to building Canada strong and making sure that all regions across the country can have economic prosperity,” 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 to do so while respecting indigenous rights and environmental rules.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
5 of 9 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 → “with respect to projects moving forward through the Major Projects Office, I believe the number at the present time is 27,” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 that includes projects from not just Alberta but all across the country.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “As a government,” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 we have heard the Prime Minister say this from day one when he was elected, we are committed to building Canada strong and making sure that all regions across the country can have economic prosperity,” A general pledge about national prosperity, not about the Major Projects Office or the projects 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 → “but to do so while respecting indigenous rights and environmental rules.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Respect · 100
0 of 9 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 · 53
1 of 9 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 committed to building Canada strong” A broad commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.
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 “the number at the present time is 27” The number of projects moving through Canada’s Major Projects Office is currently 27. search