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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning, Respect and Clarity is 80. The grade is held to 67, 30 above Relevance. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. 67 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
78 / 100
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Relevance
37 / 100
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Claims 83% Positioning 17%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 4
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 35 words we cut taxes on gas and diesel, 1 and the Conservatives voted against it.2 This week, the Conservatives have been talking about food banks. They come in the House of Commons and talk about food banks, Partly on point Positioning · 16 words yet they actually do not listen to Food Banks Canada, the organization responsible for food banks. Positioning Off point Claims · 44 words Here is what it said: “For people relying on food banks, this program [the groceries and essentials benefit, 3 which the Conservatives voted against] will provide direct assistance to low-income households to help cover...costs such as food, rent, 4 or childcare, as we have called for.” Partly on point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Positioning Off point Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 78
1 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 → “yet they actually do not listen to Food Banks Canada, the organization responsible for food banks.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 37
10 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.
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 cut taxes on gas and diesel,” 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 → “and the Conservatives voted against it.” 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 → “This week, the Conservatives have been talking about food banks.” The clause discusses the Conservatives focusing on food banks, which relates to the broader economic context but does not address the specific diesel tax policy.
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 → “They come in the House of Commons and talk about food banks,” The clause repeats the mention of the Conservatives discussing food banks, referring to the general economic subject matter rather than the specific policy proposal.
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 → “yet they actually do not listen to Food Banks Canada, the organization responsible for food banks.” The clause is a political critique regarding the opposition’s engagement with food bank officials rather than an answer to the question about diesel tax reversal.
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 → “Here is what it said:” 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 → ““For people relying on food banks, this program [the groceries and essentials benefit,” The quote mentions a government benefit related to food and essentials, which is related to the cost of living issue but does not address the diesel tax policy.
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 → “which the Conservatives voted against] will provide direct assistance to low-income households to help cover...costs such as food, rent,” The quote discusses the opposition’s voting record against another government policy and its effects on low-income households, which is a related cost-of-living issue, but not the diesel tax itself.
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 → “or childcare,” The quote lists categories of costs, such as food and rent, which pertains to the financial pressures mentioned in the question, but does not address the diesel tax.
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 → “as we have called for.”” The quote mentions calling for assistance, which relates to the broader issue of cost of living and food insecurity, but not the specific request regarding fuel tax changes.
Reasoning · 87
0 of 11 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 “yet they actually do not listen to Food Banks Canada, the organization responsible for food banks.”
Because ““For people relying on food banks, this program [the groceries and essentials benefit,”
“which the Conservatives voted against] will provide direct assistance to low-income households to help cover...costs such as food, rent,”
“as we have called for.””
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.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 100
0 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.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 4
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1 “we cut taxes on gas and diesel” The Liberal government cut taxes on gas and diesel (a tax pause or reduction, said in an October 2026 question period on the economy). search 2 “the Conservatives voted against it” Conservative MPs voted against the government’s measure cutting taxes on gas and diesel. search 3 ““For people relying on food banks, this program” Food Banks Canada made a statement about a program helping people relying on food banks. search 4 “which the Conservatives voted against” Conservative MPs voted against the groceries and essentials benefit. search
