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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 65 / 100
Signal
51 / 100
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Relevance
48 / 100
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Reasoning
87 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
40 / 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.
Thanks 45% Claims 23% Reasoning 32%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 1
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 37 words I have had the pleasure of working with my colleague over many years. I know that from his time as minister of children and youth, he has an acute awareness of the vulnerability that our children have.1 Thanks Claims · 19 words There are a lot of predators out there. We have a lot of activity that is lawful but awful, Reasoning · 26 words and we must do everything we are able to do through provincial authorities to ensure that the act is implemented to protect every child throughout Canada. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×3 Thanks ×2 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
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Signal · 51
2 of 6 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.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I have had the pleasure of working with my colleague over many years.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I know that from his time as minister of children and youth, he has an acute awareness of the vulnerability that our children have.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 48
3 of 6 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 → “There are a lot of predators out there.” About the existence of predators, not the provincial role in education or digital literacy that was asked.
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 → “We have a lot of activity that is lawful but awful,” About harmful online content generally, not what provinces can do through the education system.
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 we must do everything we are able to do through provincial authorities to ensure that the act is implemented to protect every child throughout Canada.” Speaks to provinces implementing the act to protect children, not their role in education or digital literacy as asked.
Reasoning · 87
0 of 6 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 we must do everything we are able to do through provincial authorities to ensure that the act is implemented to protect every child throughout Canada.”
Because “There are a lot of predators out there.”
“We have a lot of activity that is lawful but awful,”
Respect · 100
0 of 6 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 · 40
1 of 6 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 → “do everything we are able to do through provincial authorities to ensure that the act is implemented to protect every child throughout Canada” The speaker commits to taking maximum action without naming specific measures, actors, or timelines for the outcome.
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 “from his time as minister of children and youth” Michael Coteau served as Ontario’s minister of children and youth. search
