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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 58. The grade is held to 50, 30 above Signal. 50 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
20 / 100
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Relevance
39 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
74 / 100
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Positioning 78% The ask 22%
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 72 words my colleague also knows how important this bill is and how important it is that it is scrutinized. In particular, we need to make sure that what he is asking is discussed in committee and that something like this is not just pushed through quickly, like many other bills that have been brought forward by the Liberals have been. Partly on point I believe they have the children of Canada at heart in this bill, Positioning Off point The ask · 20 words but there is no way this can go forward without being heavily scrutinized in committee by everyone in the House. Partly on point Vague promise
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Lost points for Positioning ×3 Partly on point ×3 Off point Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. 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 · 20
3 of 8 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 → “my colleague also knows how important this bill is and how important it is that it is scrutinized.” 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 → “In particular, we need to make sure that what he is asking is discussed in committee and that something like this is not just pushed through quickly, like many other bills that have been brought forward by the Liberals have been.” 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 → “I believe they have the children of Canada at heart in this bill,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 39
4 of 8 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 → “my colleague also knows how important this bill is and how important it is that it is scrutinized.” The clause states that the bill needs scrutiny without addressing the choice of using regulations.
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 → “In particular, we need to make sure that what he is asking is discussed in committee and that something like this is not just pushed through quickly, like many other bills that have been brought forward by the Liberals have been.” The statement focuses on the legislative process and passage speed instead of justifying the regulatory structure.
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 → “I believe they have the children of Canada at heart in this bill,” This clause offers an opinion on the bill’s intent regarding children, which is not related to the mechanism of regulation.
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 there is no way this can go forward without being heavily scrutinized in committee by everyone in the House.” The clause reiterates the need for committee scrutiny without answering why the bill uses regulations.
Respect · 100
0 of 8 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.
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Clarity · 74
1 of 8 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 → “there is no way this can go forward without being heavily scrutinized in committee by everyone in the House.” The statement commits to a specific procedural necessity using the subjective term ‘heavily scrutinized’ without defining the required standard of review.
Claims · 0
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