← Back to the statement
Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 66. The grade is held to 47, 30 above Relevance. 47 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
76 / 100
View details Viewing ↓
Relevance
17 / 100
View details Viewing ↓
Respect
100 / 100
View details Viewing ↓
Clarity
70 / 100
View details Viewing ↓
A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Positioning 18% Claims 50% The question 32%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 6
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Positioning · 14 words if the Conservatives really cared about affordability, they would actually vote for affordability measures. Positioning Off point Claims · 38 words We just took the excise tax off gas.1 The PBO says that is going to save the average family $276 a year.2 We just launched a heat pump program that will save an average family $1,400 a year.3 Partly on point The question · 33 words Will the Conservatives support that? No. Do they support child care?4 No. Do they support the national food program?5 No. Do they support the measures that we are taking to build affordable homes?6 Vague promise Claims · 14 words The answer is no. In the member’s riding, we are supporting businesses and affordability. Vague promise Positioning · 5 words He should get on board. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×8 Partly on point ×3 Positioning ×2 Vague promise ×2 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.
What the tags mean →
Signal · 76
2 of 15 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 → “if the Conservatives really cared about affordability, they would actually vote for affordability measures.” 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 → “He should get on board.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 17
11 of 15 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.
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 → “if the Conservatives really cared about affordability, they would actually vote for affordability measures.” An attack on the Conservatives’ votes, offered in place of an answer on whether there is 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 → “We just took the excise tax off gas.” A government measure on affordability, but not an answer to whether the crisis is admitted.
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 PBO says that is going to save the average family $276 a year.” A savings figure for that measure, not a response to the admission asked for.
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 just launched a heat pump program that will save an average family $1,400 a year.” Another government measure on affordability, without addressing the 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 → “Will the Conservatives support that?” A challenge to the Conservatives’ support, in place of answering about the crisis.
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 → “No. Do they support child care?” An attack on the Conservatives’ position on child care, not the 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 → “No. Do they support the national food program?” An attack on the Conservatives’ position on the food program, not the 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 → “No. Do they support the measures that we are taking to build affordable homes?” Another challenge to Conservative support, offered instead of an answer.
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 → “The answer is no.” A summary of the Conservatives’ assumed answers, not a response on the crisis.
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 → “In the member’s riding, we are supporting businesses and affordability.” A point about the member’s riding rather than the admission asked for.
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 → “He should get on board.” A demand that the questioner change position, not an answer to the question.
Respect · 100
0 of 15 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 · 70
2 of 15 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 → “the measures that we are taking to build affordable homes” It refers to ongoing action without naming any measure, actor detail or outcome.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we are supporting businesses and affordability” It claims support without naming any program, measure or result.
Claims · 6
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 “We just took the excise tax off gas” The federal government recently removed the excise tax on gas. search 2 “The PBO says that is going to save the average family $276 a year” The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates that removing the gas excise tax will save the average family $276 a year. search 3 “We just launched a heat pump program that will save an average family $1,400 a year” The government recently launched a heat pump program that will save an average family $1,400 a year. search 4 “No. Do they support child care?” The Conservative Party does not support the government’s child care program. search 5 “No. Do they support the national food program?” The Conservative Party does not support the national food program. search 6 “No. Do they support the measures that we are taking to build affordable homes?” The Conservative Party does not support the government’s measures to build affordable homes. search
