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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 46. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
20 / 100
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Relevance
0 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
64 / 100
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Positioning 79% The ask 21%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 66 words what is quite extraordinary is that it probably took the member a week to come up with that question. The reality is he should be talking about Churchill Falls and Bay du Nord. Unearned certainty He should be talking about investments in the Atlantic fisheries fund, things that impact Atlantic Canadians in terms of job and affordability.1 We are building Canada up in Atlantic Canada, taking the lead. Positioning Vague promise The ask · 18 words It is time that he and other folks on that side, especially in their Atlantic caucus, join us. Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×5 Positioning ×4 Unearned certainty Vague promise 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 · 20
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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “what is quite extraordinary is that it probably took the member a week to come up with that question.” 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 → “The reality is he should be talking about Churchill Falls and Bay du Nord.” 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 → “He should be talking about investments in the Atlantic fisheries fund, things that impact Atlantic Canadians in terms of job and affordability.” 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 → “We are building Canada up in Atlantic Canada, taking the lead.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
5 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 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 → “what is quite extraordinary is that it probably took the member a week to come up with that question.” A remark about how long the member took to write the question, not about the catering bill.
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 → “The reality is he should be talking about Churchill Falls and Bay du Nord.” Points to Churchill Falls and Bay du Nord, other subjects that do not address the catering spending asked about.
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 should be talking about investments in the Atlantic fisheries fund, things that impact Atlantic Canadians in terms of job and affordability.” Speaks of the Atlantic fisheries fund and investments, not the trip catering bill raised in the question.
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 → “We are building Canada up in Atlantic Canada, taking the lead.” Praise of the government’s work in Atlantic Canada on a different subject than the one asked about.
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 → “It is time that he and other folks on that side, especially in their Atlantic caucus, join us.” A call for the opposition to join the government, on subjects other than the catering spending questioned.
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 · 64
2 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “The reality is” The speaker asserts a fact without providing evidence or a source for that assertion.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are building Canada up in Atlantic Canada, taking the lead.” The speaker commits to an action without naming specific measures, dates, or success conditions.
Claims · 1
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1 “investments in the Atlantic fisheries fund” There are investments being made in the Atlantic fisheries fund. search
