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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity is 68. The grade is held to 65, 30 above Relevance. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. 65 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
73 / 100
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Relevance
35 / 100
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Reasoning
87 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
46 / 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.
Positioning 20% Claims 59% Reasoning 21%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 22 words nothing could be further from the truth than what the member utters in the House. Unearned certainty Conservatives like to try to instill doubt. Positioning Off point Claims · 30 words There is no denying that Canada has the strongest fiscal position in the G7. Unearned certainty We have the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio and the highest second quarter growth in the G7. Reasoning · 23 words That is well-recognized. Unearned certainty We are using that strength to focus on what we can control to counteract the headwinds that the country faces. Vague promise Claims · 34 words We have seen record numbers in new business investment and foreign direct investment, and further domestic commitments, reaching nearly half a trillion dollars. We have seen the highest level of non-U.S. trade and much— Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Unearned certainty ×3 Positioning ×2 Off point ×2 Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. 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 · 73
2 of 15 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 → “nothing could be further from the truth than what the member utters in the House.” 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 → “Conservatives like to try to instill doubt.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 35
9 of 15 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 → “nothing could be further from the truth than what the member utters in the House.” It is a rhetorical response to the member’s tone rather than an answer to the question’s subject matter.
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 → “Conservatives like to try to instill doubt.” It is a comment on the opposition’s tactics and does not address the government’s financial plan.
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 is no denying that Canada has the strongest fiscal position in the G7.” The clause asserts Canada’s strong fiscal standing, which relates to the financial situation but does not address spending control or family savings.
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 the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio and the highest second quarter growth in the G7.” It provides data on the national debt and economic growth, addressing the economic context without answering the question 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 → “That is well-recognized.” It acknowledges the fiscal strength mentioned in the previous clauses, relating to the overall economic situation.
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 are using that strength to focus on what we can control to counteract the headwinds that the country faces.” It describes the government’s strategy to manage economic challenges, which relates to the subject but does not specify how spending will be controlled.
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 seen record numbers in new business investment and foreign direct investment,” It lists positive investment figures, which touches on the economy but does not answer the question regarding spending cuts or family savings.
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 further domestic commitments, reaching nearly half a trillion dollars.” It reports on significant domestic financial commitments, relating to the economic record but not the specific questions 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 seen the highest level of non-U.S. trade and much—” It discusses international trade levels, which is part of the economic health context but does not address the spending or savings questions.
Reasoning · 87
0 of 15 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 “nothing could be further from the truth than what the member utters in the House.”
Because “There is no denying that Canada has the strongest fiscal position in the G7.”
“We have the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio and the highest second quarter growth in the G7.”
Respect · 100
0 of 15 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 · 46
4 of 15 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “nothing could be further from the truth” Asserts absolute falsity of the question with no source or argument.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “There is no denying” Replaces a source with a formula that pre-empts dispute.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “That is well-recognized” Backs the prior claims by appeal to recognition rather than a source.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “focus on what we can control” Commitment by the speaker’s side with no measure, actor detail or success condition.
Claims · 0
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