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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 56. The grade is held to 48, 30 above Relevance. 48 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
46 / 100
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Relevance
18 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
61 / 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 49% Claims 18% Promise 33%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Positioning · 11 words I am sure Canadians who are watching are a bit puzzled. Positioning Partly on point Claims · 16 words On one hand, the Conservatives are voting against measures to support Canadians and build the economy, 1 Positioning · 23 words and on the other hand, they are wondering what is going on. Thank God we are not taking a lot of their advice. Positioning Off point Promise · 21 words We are listening to Canadians. Vague promise We are investing in this economy. Vague promise We are supporting Canadians. Partly on point Vague promise We are investing in our sovereignty. Vague promise Positioning · 10 words Canadians are proud. They want this country to go forward. Positioning Off point Promise · 9 words That is exactly what we are going to do. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×6 Positioning ×5 Partly on point ×5 Vague promise ×5 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 46
5 of 21 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 → “I am sure Canadians who are watching are a bit puzzled.” 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 on the other hand, they are wondering what is going on.” 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 → “Thank God we are not taking a lot of their advice.” 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 → “Canadians are proud.” 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 want this country to go forward.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 18
11 of 21 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 → “I am sure Canadians who are watching are a bit puzzled.” The clause focuses on public confusion rather than addressing the specific fiscal policy 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 → “On one hand, the Conservatives are voting against measures to support Canadians and build the economy,” The statement focuses on political criticism of the opposition rather than the fiscal plan.
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 → “and on the other hand, they are wondering what is going on.” The statement provides commentary on the opposition’s state of mind 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 → “Thank God we are not taking a lot of their advice.” The clause contains political commentary about the government not following opposition advice.
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 listening to Canadians.” The clause makes a general assertion about listening to Canadians without detailing the plan’s mechanism for helping families.
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 investing in this economy.” This asserts that investment is occurring, which is part of the fiscal plan, but does not explain how that investment specifically helps families or mitigates job loss concerns.
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 supporting Canadians.” This is a general assertion that the government is supporting Canadians, but does not explain how the fiscal plan achieves this.
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 investing in our sovereignty.” The claim regarding sovereignty does not relate to the immediate question about jobs, taxes, and family welfare.
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 are proud.” The statement discusses the general sentiment of Canadian pride, which is not tied to the fiscal policy 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 want this country to go forward.” This is a general statement about national progress not related to the specific questions on jobs and taxes.
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 exactly what we are going to do.” The clause commits to government action, but does not explain the fiscal method by which that action will help families.
Respect · 100
0 of 21 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 · 61
5 of 21 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 are listening to Canadians” The statement makes a commitment to listen without defining a specific action, measure, or outcome.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are investing in this economy” The speaker makes a commitment to invest without providing specific figures, targets, or timing for the investment.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are supporting Canadians” This is an extremely general commitment lacking any specific policy, measure, or concrete definition of support.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are investing in our sovereignty” The statement commits to investing in an abstract concept without specifying the nature, scale, or method of the investment.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “That is exactly what we are going to do” This commits the speaker’s side to achieving an undefined general outcome without specifying the path or measures.
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 Conservatives are voting against measures to support Canadians and build the economy” The Conservative party has been voting against measures to support Canadians and build the economy. search
