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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 52. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Signal. 30 / 100, held down by Signal
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Positioning 100%
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Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 96 words I am surprised by what my colleague said. There was a time when the Bloc Québécois stood up for a Quebec that builds, a Quebec that thinks big, that takes its place inside the country and around the world. Think of Quebec’s great builders, of hydroelectricity, of Mr. Bourassa, of the Contrecœur project now in progress.1 For once, could we hear the Bloc Québécois talk about a strong Quebec, one that builds and takes its place? Partly on point On this side of the House, we, the members from Quebec, will be there to defend the interests of Quebec. Positioning Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×5 Partly on point ×4 Off point Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. 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 · 0
5 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 → “I am surprised by what my colleague said.” 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 → “There was a time when the Bloc Québécois stood up for a Quebec that builds, a Quebec that thinks big, that takes its place inside the country and around the world.” 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 → “Think of Quebec’s great builders, of hydroelectricity, of Mr. Bourassa, of the Contrecœur project now in progress.” 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 → “For once, could we hear the Bloc Québécois talk about a strong Quebec, one that builds and takes its place?” 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 → “On this side of the House, we, the members from Quebec, will be there to defend the interests of Quebec.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 35
5 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 → “I am surprised by what my colleague said.” Expresses surprise at the Bloc’s position without addressing whether Liberals will oppose the bill.
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 was a time when the Bloc Québécois stood up for a Quebec that builds, a Quebec that thinks big, that takes its place inside the country and around the world.” About the Bloc Québécois’s past conduct, not whether government members will speak out against the bill.
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 → “Think of Quebec’s great builders, of hydroelectricity, of Mr. Bourassa, of the Contrecœur project now in progress.” About Quebec builders and hydroelectric projects, not the question of Liberal dissent on the bill.
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 → “For once, could we hear the Bloc Québécois talk about a strong Quebec, one that builds and takes its place?” A call for the Bloc to change its tone, not an answer on who will oppose the bill.
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 → “On this side of the House, we, the members from Quebec, will be there to defend the interests of Quebec.” Praise of the government’s own Quebec members in place of an answer about opposing the bill.
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 · 73
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 → “we, the members from Quebec, will be there to defend the interests of Quebec” A commitment to defend interests with no action, measure, or 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 Contrecœur project now in progress” A project in Contrecœur, Quebec is currently in progress. search
