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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 76. The grade is held to 59, 30 above Relevance. 59 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Claims 79% Reasoning 16% The ask 5%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 4
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Madam Speaker, Claims · 99 words there is obviously a lot of work to do when it comes to energy efficiency. Vague promise The Bloc Québécois believes that energy efficiency relates to the environment and climate change. In Quebec, we are fortunate to have clean electricity, 1 which is basically produced by hydro power. That is a big advantage, and we have a role to play in the economy of tomorrow. Partly on point We think it is unfortunate that, here at the federal level, most of the funding to support energy development goes to western Canada’s oil and gas industry.2 There was talk of $43 billion for a new pipeline.3 Reasoning · 20 words We do not think that is the right way to go when it comes to developing the economy of tomorrow. Off point Claims · 42 words There is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to energy efficiency. Vague promise This includes, for example, better home insulation, more efficient energy use and energy conservation. The federal government used to have programs in place in this area, 4 The ask · 9 words and we would like those programs to be reinstated. Reasoning · 9 words That would be a step in the right direction. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×11 Off point ×3 Vague promise ×2 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 100
0 of 16 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.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · 29
14 of 16 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 motion 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 → “there is obviously a lot of work to do when it comes to energy efficiency.” About work needed on energy efficiency generally, without explaining its connection to affordability.
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 Bloc Québécois believes that energy efficiency relates to the environment and climate change.” About the Bloc’s view of energy efficiency’s relation to the environment, not affordability.
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 Quebec, we are fortunate to have clean electricity,” About Quebec’s clean electricity, not its link to affordability.
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 basically produced by hydro power.” About the hydro source of Quebec’s electricity, not affordability.
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 a big advantage,” A general remark on Quebec’s advantage, not the efficiency-affordability connection.
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 a role to play in the economy of tomorrow.” About Quebec’s role in the future economy, not explaining the efficiency-affordability link.
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 think it is unfortunate that, here at the federal level, most of the funding to support energy development goes to western Canada’s oil and gas industry.” About federal funding going to western Canada’s oil and gas industry, not the efficiency-affordability question.
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 → “There was talk of $43 billion for a new pipeline.” About funding for a new pipeline, not the efficiency-affordability question.
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 do not think that is the right way to go when it comes to developing the economy of tomorrow.” About the Bloc’s view of pipeline development, not the efficiency-affordability 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 → “There is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to energy efficiency.” A restatement that work on energy efficiency remains, without addressing affordability.
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 includes, for example, better home insulation, more efficient energy use and energy conservation.” Lists energy efficiency measures without explaining their connection to affordability.
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 federal government used to have programs in place in this area,” About past federal programs in energy efficiency, not their affordability benefits.
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 would like those programs to be reinstated.” A call to reinstate past programs, offered without explaining the efficiency-affordability link.
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 would be a step in the right direction.” A general endorsement of reinstating programs, not addressing the connection asked about.
Respect · 100
0 of 16 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 · 76
2 of 16 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 → “there is obviously a lot of work to do” The commitment to action names no actor, measure, date or success condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “There is still a lot of work to be done” The pledge of future work gives no actor, measure or way to tell when it is done.
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 “In Quebec, we are fortunate to have clean electricity, ” Quebec’s electricity is mostly clean and produced mainly by hydro power. search 2 “most of the funding to support energy development goes to western Canada’s oil and gas industry” Most federal funding to support energy development goes to western Canada’s oil and gas industry. search 3 “There was talk of $43 billion for a new pipeline” A new pipeline was discussed with a cost of $43 billion. search 4 “The federal government used to have programs in place in this area” The federal government previously had programs in place to support energy efficiency. search
