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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity is 55. The grade is held to 49, 30 above Relevance. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. 49 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
44 / 100
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Relevance
19 / 100
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Reasoning
87 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
25 / 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.
Aside 33% Claims 49% Thanks 11% Positioning 7%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Aside · 17 words this guy talks like Kramer. He just walks into the room and, every time, says something weird. Aside Off point Claims · 40 words More seriously, free trade with Europe is a great thing for Canada. Partly on point More collaboration with Europe on defence and procurement, 1 Vague promise and making sure that Canadians and Canadian youth can study and research, Vague promise and we can co-operate on things like AI.2 Off point Vague promise Aside · 10 words Yes, his least favourite topic will be co-operating on democracy. Aside Partly on point Thanks · 9 words I want to thank the Leader of the Opposition. Thanks Positioning · 6 words It is going to be great. Positioning Partly on point Unearned certainty
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×5 Aside ×3 Partly on point ×3 Vague promise ×3 Thanks Positioning Unearned certainty Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. 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 · 44
5 of 17 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 → “this guy talks like Kramer.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “He just walks into the room and, every time, says something weird.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Yes, his least favourite topic will be co-operating on democracy.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I want to thank the Leader of the Opposition.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is going to be great.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 19
8 of 17 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 → “this guy talks like Kramer.” The clause consists of a personal attack on the questioner.
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 → “He just walks into the room and, every time, says something weird.” The clause consists of a personal attack on the questioner.
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 → “More seriously, free trade with Europe is a great thing for Canada.” It affirms that trade with Europe is beneficial but does not address the ratification or tariff questions.
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 → “More collaboration with Europe on defence and procurement,” It shifts the focus to cooperation in defense and procurement.
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 making sure that Canadians and Canadian youth can study and research,” It discusses opportunities for education and research.
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 we can co-operate on things like AI.” It mentions future collaboration on AI.
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 → “Yes, his least favourite topic will be co-operating on democracy.” The vague assurance of success does not address the specific policy challenges raised by the question.
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 is going to be great.” The vague statement of success does not address the specific policy challenges raised by the question.
Reasoning · 87
0 of 17 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 “More seriously, free trade with Europe is a great thing for Canada.”
Because “More collaboration with Europe on defence and procurement,”
“and making sure that Canadians and Canadian youth can study and research,”
“and we can co-operate on things like AI.”
“Yes, his least favourite topic will be co-operating on democracy.”
Respect · 100
0 of 17 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 · 25
4 of 17 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 → “More collaboration with Europe on defence and procurement” This is a commitment to increase cooperation without naming specific actions or success criteria.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “making sure that Canadians and Canadian youth can study and research” The phrase makes a commitment to an outcome without defining the specific measures taken to achieve it.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we can co-operate on things like AI” The statement expresses an intent to cooperate on a broad topic without naming any specific policies or goals.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “It is going to be great” This is an unqualified assertion of a positive outcome without providing any evidence or basis for the claim.
Claims · 2
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 “More collaboration with Europe on defence and procurement” Hon. Steven MacKinnon stated that Canada plans to increase collaboration with Europe on defense and procurement during the Canada-EU Summit. search 2 “we can co-operate on things like AI” Hon. Steven MacKinnon stated that Canada is exploring opportunities to cooperate with Europe on topics such as AI. search
