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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 48. The grade is held to 37, 30 above Signal. 37 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
7 / 100
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Relevance
34 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
51 / 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.
Aside 15% Positioning 85%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 1
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Madam Speaker, Aside · 11 words I know that today is Friday, 1 Aside but the member seems confused. Partly on point Mockery Positioning · 62 words My colleague is an experienced member, Off point and he knows full well that we are there to support our SMEs through our regional economic development agencies. Our SMEs are the beating heart of Canada’s economy. We were there to support them, to help them pivot to new markets and to support Canadian workers. Partly on point Vague promise Every day is a good day to fight for Canadians. Positioning Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×5 Partly on point ×4 Off point ×2 Vague promise ×2 Aside Mockery 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 · 7
6 of 15 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.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I know that today is Friday,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “My colleague is an experienced member,” 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 he knows full well that we are there to support our SMEs through our regional economic development agencies.” 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 → “Our SMEs are the beating heart of Canada’s economy.” 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 were there to support them, to help them pivot to new markets and to support Canadian workers.” 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 → “Every day is a good day to fight for Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 34
6 of 15 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 → “but the member seems confused.” The speaker dismisses the opponent’s concerns without addressing the specific criticisms raised.
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 → “My colleague is an experienced member,” The speaker addresses the opponent’s experience level instead of the subject of the critique.
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 he knows full well that we are there to support our SMEs through our regional economic development agencies.” 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 → “Our SMEs are the beating heart of Canada’s economy.” The statement affirms the importance of SMEs but offers no answer regarding current policy spending or support mechanisms.
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 were there to support them, to help them pivot to new markets and to support Canadian workers.” 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 → “Every day is a good day to fight for Canadians.” The statement offers general political support for Canadians without linking it to the specific economic critique.
Respect · 100
1 of 15 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.
Mockery Mocking a person instead of answering their argument. What the tags mean → “the member seems confused” It ridicules the member’s state of mind rather than his argument or record.
Clarity · 51
2 of 15 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 → “to support them, to help them pivot to new markets and to support Canadian workers” This statement commits to actions without providing any specific actors, dates, or measures.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “Every day is a good day to fight for Canadians” This is a general commitment without any defined goals or actionable policy.
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 “today is Friday” The speaker stated that the date of the statement is Friday. search
