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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 77. The grade is held to 75, 30 above Relevance. 75 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
90 / 100
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
73 / 100
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Claims 81% Positioning 7% Promise 12%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 40 words the member opposite is referring to a lawsuit filed by the former president and CEO of Canada Health Infoway.1 I think it would be inappropriate to comment further on this matter at this time. This is a completely standard procedure. Positioning · 8 words The member opposite can laugh all he wants, Positioning Claims · 47 words but he knows full well that we do not comment on this sort of thing. Again, no one is denying that Canada Health Infoway followed best practices or that Canadians got their money’s worth. Unearned certainty That is why the government launched an independent review and an independent audit.2 Promise · 13 words We look forward to the results of both, and we will act accordingly. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Positioning Unearned certainty Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 90
1 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 → “The member opposite can laugh all he wants,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 45
9 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 point put to the member, and the question on notice.
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 member opposite is referring to a lawsuit filed by the former president and CEO of Canada Health Infoway.” Identifies the subject of the question but does not address what was asked about the minister’s role.
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 → “I think it would be inappropriate to comment further on this matter at this time.” Declines to answer the question asked, giving the pending matter as the reason.
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 → “This is a completely standard procedure.” Comments on the practice of not answering rather than on the minister’s role 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 → “The member opposite can laugh all he wants,” A remark about the member’s reaction, not 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 → “but he knows full well that we do not comment on this sort of thing.” States the practice of not commenting on such matters without addressing the minister’s role.
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 → “Again, no one is denying that Canada Health Infoway followed best practices or that Canadians got their money’s worth.” Speaks to whether Infoway delivered value, not to who directed the CEO’s termination.
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 the government launched an independent review and an independent audit.” Points to the government’s review and audit rather than answering whether the minister was involved in the firing.
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 look forward to the results of both,” About awaiting the review’s results, not 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 → “and we will act accordingly.” A general undertaking to act on the review, not on the minister’s role in the termination.
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.
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Clarity · 73
2 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “no one is denying” The phrase asserts a consensus about the organization’s practices without naming any source or evidence.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will act accordingly” The commitment names no actor’s specific measure, date, or success condition for the promised action.
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 “a lawsuit filed by the former president and CEO of Canada Health Infoway” The former president and CEO of Canada Health Infoway has filed a lawsuit. search 2 “the government launched an independent review and an independent audit” The Government of Canada launched an independent review and an independent audit of Canada Health Infoway. search
