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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity is 67. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
49 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
87 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 44% Claims 56%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 33 words what Canadians are hearing is an opposition leader who is always criticizing the Canadian economy, and I am sure they are sick of it. Members on this side of the House are confident. Positioning Claims · 67 words Canada is attracting talent from around the world. Canada is one of the rare countries in the world that can build a ship, build a car and certify a nuclear power plant. Canada is a country that has the critical minerals needed for the 21st century. We are producing more energy. Canada is the only G7 country with a free trade agreement with every other G7 country.1 Positioning · 19 words Rather than criticizing, the Leader of the Opposition should be celebrating the hard work of Canadians across the country. Positioning Off point
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Lost points for Off point ×9 Positioning ×4 Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 49
4 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 → “what Canadians are hearing is an opposition leader who is always criticizing the Canadian 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 I am sure they are sick of it.” 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 → “Members on this side of the House are confident.” 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 → “Rather than criticizing, the Leader of the Opposition should be celebrating the hard work of Canadians across the country.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
9 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 → “what Canadians are hearing is an opposition leader who is always criticizing the Canadian economy,” A criticism of the opposition leader in place of an answer on spending.
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 I am sure they are sick of it.” A remark about Canadians’ view of the opposition, not the spending 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 → “Members on this side of the House are confident.” Praise of the government side’s confidence, not an answer on spending.
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 → “Canada is attracting talent from around the world.” Praise of Canada’s talent attraction, not the spending decision asked about.
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 → “Canada is one of the rare countries in the world that can build a ship, build a car and certify a nuclear power plant.” Praise of Canada’s industrial capacity, not the spending 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 → “Canada is a country that has the critical minerals needed for the 21st century.” Praise of Canada’s mineral resources, not the spending 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 → “We are producing more energy.” Praise of energy production, not the spending 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 → “Canada is the only G7 country with a free trade agreement with every other G7 country.” Praise of Canada’s trade agreements, not the spending 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 → “Rather than criticizing, the Leader of the Opposition should be celebrating the hard work of Canadians across the country.” A criticism of the Leader of the Opposition in place of an answer on spending.
Reasoning · 87
0 of 13 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.
Nothing lost points.
Conclusions found · 1
Conclusion “Rather than criticizing, the Leader of the Opposition should be celebrating the hard work of Canadians across the country.”
Because “what Canadians are hearing is an opposition leader who is always criticizing the Canadian economy,”
“Canada is attracting talent from around the world.”
“Canada is one of the rare countries in the world that can build a ship, build a car and certify a nuclear power plant.”
“Canada is a country that has the critical minerals needed for the 21st century.”
“We are producing more energy.”
“Canada is the only G7 country with a free trade agreement with every other G7 country.”
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 · 100
0 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.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 1
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1 “Canada is the only G7 country with a free trade agreement with every other G7 country” Canada is the only G7 country that has a free trade agreement with every other G7 country. search
