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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 76 / 100
Signal
56 / 100
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Relevance
46 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Aside 14% Positioning 25% The question 22% Reasoning 40%
Structure · 9 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Aside · 6 words my colleague’s French is always outstanding. Aside Positioning · 12 words What we are hearing right now is a lot of lofty rhetoric. Positioning The question · 20 words As with other files, I would like to know just how aware government members are of what is taking place. Aside · 7 words I have already spoken about wilful blindness, Aside Reasoning · 14 words but ultimately we will be left dealing with the consequences of a major departure, Positioning · 4 words and that worries me. Positioning Reasoning · 23 words If the government is going to retain all these safeguards and criteria, then what emerges will no longer really be a Crown corporation. Positioning · 7 words The rationale simply does not hold water. Positioning Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Positioning ×3 Aside ×2 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 56
5 of 12 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 → “my colleague’s French is always outstanding.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “What we are hearing right now is a lot of lofty rhetoric.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “I have already spoken about wilful blindness,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and that worries me.” 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 → “The rationale simply does not hold water.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
7 of 12 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 point put to the member, and the bill under 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 → “What we are hearing right now is a lot of lofty rhetoric.” About the rhetoric heard in debate, not whether committee members will accept oversight amendments.
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 → “As with other files, I would like to know just how aware government members are of what is taking place.” Questions the government members’ general awareness rather than the acceptance of amendments.
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 have already spoken about wilful blindness,” Refers to earlier remarks on wilful blindness without addressing the oversight amendments.
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 ultimately we will be left dealing with the consequences of a major departure,” Speaks vaguely of consequences of a major departure, not the question put.
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 worries me.” Expresses worry about the departure without addressing the amendments or oversight.
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 → “If the government is going to retain all these safeguards and criteria, then what emerges will no longer really be a Crown corporation.” About the corporation’s status under the bill’s safeguards, not the committee amendments asked about.
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 → “The rationale simply does not hold water.” Asserts the rationale does not hold water without addressing the oversight amendments.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 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 · 100
0 of 12 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.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 0
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