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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 57. The grade is held to 54, 30 above Relevance.
54 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
30 / 100
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Relevance
24 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
74 / 100
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Positioning 68% Claims 32%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 25 words in a very collaborative fashion, we are working toward building that strong economy, Off point Vague promise and that means bringing in the legislation, and not only government legislation. Positioning Claims · 19 words We have also seen opposition legislation go through second reading, committee stage and third reading, 1 and ultimately be approved. Partly on point Positioning · 16 words Working collaboratively is the theme. Building a stronger, healthier Canada is what it is all about. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×5 Partly on point ×4 Off point ×3 Vague promise
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 · 30
5 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 → “in a very collaborative fashion, we are working toward building that strong 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 → “and that means bringing in the legislation,” 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 not only government legislation.” 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 → “Working collaboratively is the theme.” 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 → “Building a stronger, healthier Canada is what it is all about.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 24
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 → “in a very collaborative fashion, we are working toward building that strong economy,” About building the economy collaboratively, not about debate on the bills raised.
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 that means bringing in the legislation,” About bringing in legislation generally, not about the debate opportunity asked for.
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 not only government legislation.” About the range of legislation proceeding, not about transparent debate on the named bills.
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 have also seen opposition legislation go through second reading, committee stage and third reading,” About opposition bills passing through parliamentary stages, not whether the named bills will get full debate.
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 ultimately be approved.” About opposition bills being approved, not about the debate opportunity 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 → “Working collaboratively is the theme.” About collaboration as a theme, not about debate on the bills 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 → “Building a stronger, healthier Canada is what it is all about.” About building a stronger Canada generally, not about the question of transparent debate.
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.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 74
1 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “working toward building that strong economy” The speaker commits to building a strong economy without detailing specific measures, timelines, or success conditions.
Claims · 1
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1 “We have also seen opposition legislation go through second reading, committee stage and third reading, ” In this Parliament, as of October 2026, private members’ legislation sponsored by opposition parties has passed second reading, committee stage and third reading, and has been approved. search