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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. Average 76 / 100
Signal
67 / 100
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Relevance
47 / 100
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Reasoning
87 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
78 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Claims 71% Aside 16% Positioning 12%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 words it would apply to all social media platforms, 1 as I understand it. Aside · 15 words I do not understand the nature of the question or where it is coming from. Aside Partly on point Positioning · 11 words Maybe there is a sense of skepticism on the other side, Positioning Off point Claims · 53 words but I think this bill has been written in a way to focus on the outcome that we want, which is to keep young people safe while they engage online. It would put in place a number of different safeguards and guardrails around that, Vague promise and I think that is a positive step forward. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×5 Aside Positioning Off point Vague promise
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 67
2 of 9 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 do not understand the nature of the question or where it is coming from.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Maybe there is a sense of skepticism on the other side,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 47
6 of 9 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 → “I do not understand the nature of the question or where it is coming from.” About not understanding the question, not which platforms the bill covers.
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 → “Maybe there is a sense of skepticism on the other side,” About the motives of the other side, not the platforms the bill applies to.
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 I think this bill has been written in a way to focus on the outcome that we want,” About how the bill was written, not which platforms it covers.
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 → “which is to keep young people safe while they engage online.” About the bill’s safety aim, not which platforms it applies to.
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 → “It would put in place a number of different safeguards and guardrails around that,” About safeguards in general, not the platforms covered.
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 I think that is a positive step forward.” A general endorsement of the bill, not an answer on which platforms it applies to.
Reasoning · 87
0 of 9 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 “and I think that is a positive step forward.”
Because “It would put in place a number of different safeguards and guardrails around that,”
“but I think this bill has been written in a way to focus on the outcome that we want,”
Respect · 100
0 of 9 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 · 78
1 of 9 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 → “a number of different safeguards and guardrails around that” The commitment is too general and lacks any specific detail about the measures or conditions.
Claims · 1
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “it would apply to all social media platforms” Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, would apply to all social media platforms. search
