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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 46 / 100
Signal
20 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
42 / 100
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Positioning 78% Claims 22%
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Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 34 words Canadians have heard the Leader of the Opposition, again and again, saying many things. Off point One thing they know is that the Prime Minister has taken back control of the immigration system in the country. Positioning Claims · 19 words Not only did we do that, but we also ensured that we would have a sustainable level of immigration. Partly on point Vague promise Positioning · 33 words We know, on this side of the aisle, that the people who come to our country choose Canada, contribute to our society, build families here and contribute to the greatness of the country. Positioning Off point Unearned certainty
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Lost points for Positioning ×3 Partly on point ×3 Off point ×2 Vague promise Unearned certainty 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 · 20
3 of 10 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 have heard the Leader of the Opposition, again and again, saying many things.” 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 → “One thing they know is that the Prime Minister has taken back control of the immigration system in the country.” 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 know, on this side of the aisle, that the people who come to our country choose Canada, contribute to our society, build families here and contribute to the greatness of the country.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 21
5 of 10 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 have heard the Leader of the Opposition, again and again, saying many things.” The clause discusses the opposition’s rhetoric without engaging with the factual claims about population control.
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 → “One thing they know is that the Prime Minister has taken back control of the immigration system in the country.” 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 → “Not only did we do that,” 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 we also ensured that we would have a sustainable level of immigration.” 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 → “We know, on this side of the aisle, that the people who come to our country choose Canada, contribute to our society, build families here and contribute to the greatness of the country.” The statement offers a general positive assessment of immigrants without addressing the specific question about population tracking or government control.
Respect · 100
0 of 10 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 · 42
2 of 10 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 also ensured that we would have a sustainable level of immigration” The statement commits to a ‘sustainable level of immigration’ without defining what specific measures or thresholds constitute that level.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “the people who come to our country choose Canada, contribute to our society, build families here and contribute to the greatness of the country” This clause asserts sweeping positive traits about an entire group of people as established fact rather than providing objective data.
Claims · 0
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