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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 68 / 100
Signal
70 / 100
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Relevance
46 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
56 / 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 13% Positioning 12% Claims 41% Promise 35%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Thanks · 13 words I thank my colleague for asking her question in French.1 I appreciate it. Thanks Positioning · 12 words That does not mean that we agree, but I am still appreciative. Positioning Claims · 41 words From what I heard from my children, the Mauricie youth council and stakeholders, I can say that this bill is necessary. It enacts laws like the digital safety act and digital safety commission of Canada act.3 It creates a new commission.2 Promise · 35 words We really want to put the tools in place to achieve our goal of holding the digital platforms to account and ensuring that they do what it takes to protect our children here in Canada. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×6 Thanks ×2 Positioning ×2 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 70
4 of 11 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 thank my colleague for asking her question in French.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I appreciate it.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That does not mean that we agree,” 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 → “but I am still appreciative.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
6 of 11 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 → “That does not mean that we agree,” The speaker expresses disagreement with the point but offers no substance on why the bill is or is not the best solution.
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 am still appreciative.” This is a brief statement of appreciation that does not advance or detract from the bill’s merits.
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 → “From what I heard from my children, the Mauricie youth council and stakeholders, I can say that this bill is necessary.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 enacts laws like the digital safety act and digital safety commission of Canada act.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 creates a new commission.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 really want to put the tools in place to achieve our goal of holding the digital platforms to account and ensuring that they do what it takes to protect our children here in Canada.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Respect · 100
0 of 11 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 · 56
1 of 11 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 → “We really want to put the tools in place” A commitment to act that names no measure, date or success condition.
Claims · 3
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 “thank my colleague for asking her question in French.” Caroline Desrochers thanked her colleague for posing the question in French. search 2 “It creates a new commission.” Bill C-34 creates the Digital Safety Commission of Canada. search 3 “It enacts laws like the digital safety act and digital safety commission of Canada act.” Bill C-34 enact[s] the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act. search
