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Signal
38 / 100
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Relevance
76 / 100
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Reasoning
53 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
55 / 100
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Aside 29% Claims 41% Positioning 30%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 0
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Aside · 21 words I am glad to hear that the member listened to my attempt to briefly describe what we are doing for Canadians. Aside Claims · 30 words He has had lots of opportunities, including with his leader, to ask questions to the Prime Minister and his ministers, who are always willing and able to come to committee. Positioning · 22 words What matters even more is that we work together to sustain and support those investments that I highlighted in my short speech. Positioning Partly on point No reason given Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Aside Positioning Partly on point No reason given Vague promise
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 38
2 of 5 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 am glad to hear that the member listened to my attempt to briefly describe what we are doing for Canadians.” 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 matters even more is that we work together to sustain and support those investments that I highlighted in my short speech.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 76
1 of 5 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 motion 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 matters even more is that we work together to sustain and support those investments that I highlighted in my short speech.” About supporting the investments from the speech, not about whether the Prime Minister will appear at committee.
Reasoning · 53
1 of 5 deductions are Reasoning
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
No reason given A conclusion stated with no reason given for it. What the tags mean → “What matters even more is that we work together to sustain and support those investments that I highlighted in my short speech.” The call to work together on the investments stands alone; the surrounding words express gladness and note ministers’ availability to appear at committee, neither of which gives a ground for sustaining and funding the investments.
Conclusions found · 1
Conclusion “What matters even more is that we work together to sustain and support those investments that I highlighted in my short speech.”
Because No reason given
No reason given The call to work together on the investments stands alone; the surrounding words express gladness and note ministers’ availability to appear at committee, neither of which gives a ground for sustaining and funding the investments.
Respect · 100
0 of 5 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 · 55
1 of 5 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 → “work together to sustain and support those investments” A commitment with no named measure, date or success condition for how the investments will be sustained.
Claims · 0
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
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