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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 55. The grade is held to 51, 30 above Signal. 51 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
21 / 100
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Relevance
40 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
59 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Anecdote 15% Claims 13% Positioning 62% Promise 9%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Anecdote · 13 words I also have books at home from publishing houses such as Goose Lane. Anecdote Claims · 11 words I actually believe that is the oldest independent publisher in Canada.1 Off point Positioning · 53 words We will be there to have these extremely important discussions. Vague promise This is a very important issue, and we will see what is in the budget. Vague promise I do not know the details of the budget at this point, but it is certainly an important issue, as is support for creators and authors across Canada. Positioning Promise · 8 words We will be there to support this sector. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Positioning ×6 Vague promise ×3 Off point ×2 Anecdote Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. 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 · 21
7 of 19 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I also have books at home from publishing houses such as Goose Lane.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We will be there to have these extremely important discussions.” 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 → “This is a very important issue,” 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 → “and we will see what is in the budget.” 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 → “I do not know the details of the budget at this point,” 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 → “but it is certainly an important issue,” 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 → “as is support for creators and authors across Canada.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 40
9 of 19 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.
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 → “I also have books at home from publishing houses such as Goose Lane.” The clause shares a personal anecdote about books at home with no bearing on the funding request.
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 → “I actually believe that is the oldest independent publisher in Canada.” The speaker provides a commentary on a publisher’s history rather than addressing the funding issue.
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 will be there to have these extremely important discussions.” The speaker commits to future discussion but offers no timeline or specific action on the $10 million demand.
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 a very important issue,” This is a general statement of support for the issue and does not detail action or funding.
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 will see what is in the budget.” 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 → “I do not know the details of the budget at this point,” 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 → “but it is certainly an important issue,” This clause reiterates the general importance of the subject without providing concrete action or an answer.
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 → “as is support for creators and authors across Canada.” The statement commits to general support for creators but does not specifically address the book sector request asked by the member.
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 will be there to support this sector.” The speaker offers a general commitment to support the sector, but avoids the specific request for funds.
Respect · 100
0 of 19 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 · 59
3 of 19 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 will be there to have these extremely important discussions” A commitment with no action, date or measure, only attendance at unspecified talks.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will see what is in the budget” A commitment deferring to an unnamed future budget content with no measure or condition.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We will be there to support this sector” Support is pledged with no actor’s action, date or measure 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 oldest independent publisher in Canada” Goose Lane is the oldest independent publisher in Canada. search
