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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 64 / 100
Signal
46 / 100
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Relevance
40 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
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Positioning 49% Claims 51%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 30 words this is indeed an extremely important issue for Canadians and for Quebeckers. That is why our government is taking action on multiple fronts to make life more affordable for Canadians. Positioning Vague promise Claims · 40 words Today, the Prime Minister announced a $2-billion measure that will benefit one million households across Canada.1 This will represent savings of up to $2,000 a year.2 Not only will this help improve affordability, but it is good for the climate. Partly on point Positioning · 9 words That is what building Canada well is all about. Positioning Off point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×6 Positioning ×3 Vague promise Off point Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 46
3 of 11 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 → “this is indeed an extremely important issue for Canadians and for Quebeckers.” 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 → “That is why our government is taking action on multiple fronts to make life more affordable for 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 → “That is what building Canada well is all about.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 40
7 of 11 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 → “this is indeed an extremely important issue for Canadians and for Quebeckers.” Calls the issue important without saying whether the government acknowledges a cost-of-living crisis.
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 our government is taking action on multiple fronts to make life more affordable for Canadians.” Describes the government’s own affordability actions instead of answering whether it acknowledges a crisis.
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 → “Today, the Prime Minister announced a $2-billion measure that will benefit one million households across Canada.” Announces a new affordability measure rather than addressing the question of whether a crisis is acknowledged.
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 will represent savings of up to $2,000 a year.” Gives details of the announced measure’s savings without addressing whether a crisis is acknowledged.
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 → “Not only will this help improve affordability,” Touts the benefit of the measure instead of answering the question about acknowledging a crisis.
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 it is good for the climate.” Cites the measure’s climate benefit, off the cost-of-living 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 → “That is what building Canada well is all about.” A slogan about building Canada well, not the cost-of-living question.
Respect · 100
0 of 11 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 · 72
1 of 11 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 → “taking action on multiple fronts” Committing to affordability action without naming any measure, date or success condition.
Claims · 2
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1 “the Prime Minister announced a $2-billion measure that will benefit one million households across Canada” On October 8, 2026, the Prime Minister announced a $2-billion measure that will benefit one million households across Canada. search 2 “savings of up to $2,000 a year” The $2-billion measure announced by the Prime Minister on October 8, 2026 will represent savings of up to $2,000 a year for eligible households. search
