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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 75. The grade is held to 71, 30 above Relevance. 71 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
86 / 100
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Relevance
41 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
73 / 100
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Reasoning 37% Claims 44% Positioning 9% Promise 9%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 43 words there are some basic facts around the housing market that we are challenged with as a country right now and that many other countries are challenged with. The world is struggling with uncertainty, and we have to focus on delivering on affordable housing. Vague promise Claims · 52 words If we look at the results across the country, we have successful cities that are increasing their housing starts. We have some markets that are slow. We are intervening. Vague promise We put GST on the table across the country right now. In Ontario, one can save up to $200,000 on a new home.1 Positioning · 11 words That is significant action. Partly on point That is not being supported by Conservatives. Positioning Off point Promise · 11 words On this side, we will continue to take action on housing— Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×10 Vague promise ×3 Positioning ×2 Off point Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 86
2 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is significant action.” 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 not being supported by Conservatives.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 41
11 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 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 → “there are some basic facts around the housing market that we are challenged with as a country right now and that many other countries are challenged with.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 world is struggling with uncertainty,” The clause discusses global uncertainty rather than the specific failure or success of the housing plan.
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 to focus on delivering on affordable housing.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 → “If we look at the results across the country, we have successful cities that are increasing their housing starts.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 have some markets that are slow.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 are intervening.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 put GST on the table across the country right now.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 Ontario, one can save up to $200,000 on a new home.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 significant action.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 not being supported by Conservatives.” The clause attacks the opposition rather than providing information about the housing plan.
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 → “On this side, we will continue to take action on housing—” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 · 73
3 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 → “delivering on affordable housing” This is a commitment without specific measures or timelines.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are intervening” The statement commits to action without defining the method or scope.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “take action on housing” This commitment lacks defined measures or success conditions.
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 “In Ontario, one can save up to $200,000 on a new home.” In Ontario, one can save up to $200,000 on a new home. search
