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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 57. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
49 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
80 / 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.
Positioning 45% Claims 55%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 15 words Canadians know better. Unearned certainty They know that the Leader of the Opposition speaks a good game, Positioning Claims · 46 words but when it comes to voting in the House, they know that he did not vote in favour of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.1 That is the measure that is putting food on the table. That is the measure that is helping 12 million Canadians.2 Positioning · 23 words On this side of the House, we know what we need to do. We are going to fight for Canadians every single day. Positioning Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×7 Positioning ×4 Unearned certainty Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 49
4 of 13 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 → “Canadians know better.” 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 → “They know that the Leader of the Opposition speaks a good game,” 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 know what we need to do.” 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 → “We are going to fight for Canadians every single day.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
7 of 13 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 → “Canadians know better.” A general claim that Canadians know better, which sets up an attack rather than answering the question.
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 → “They know that the Leader of the Opposition speaks a good game,” A comment on the opposition leader’s rhetoric, not a response on food affordability or spending abroad.
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 → “but when it comes to voting in the House, they know that he did not vote in favour of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.” An attack on the questioner’s voting record offered in place 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 → “That is the measure that is putting food on the table.” Continues the attack on the questioner’s record rather than answering what was 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 the measure that is helping 12 million Canadians.” Continues the attack on the questioner’s record rather than answering what was 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 → “On this side of the House, we know what we need to do.” Praise of the government side without answering 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 → “We are going to fight for Canadians every single day.” A pledge to fight for Canadians, offered as praise of one’s own side in place of an answer.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 · 80
2 of 13 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “Canadians know better” It asserts what all Canadians know without offering any source or evidence.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to fight for Canadians every single day” The commitment names no measure, actor or condition, only perpetual fighting.
Claims · 2
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 “he did not vote in favour of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit” The Leader of the Opposition did not vote in favor of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. search 2 “helping 12 million Canadians” The Canada groceries and essentials benefit helps 12 million Canadians. search
