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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 55. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Signal. 30 / 100, held down by Signal
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Positioning 100%
Structure · 2 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 97 words my colleague from the Bloc Québécois is talking out of both sides of his mouth. Off point What we have heard in the Bloc Québécois’s speeches is that we want to move too fast, that we want to bulldoze our way through this. In reality, we want to get this right, Unearned certainty but the Bloc members are also telling us that we are not moving fast enough to pass bills that uphold Quebec’s rights. Partly on point They are contradicting themselves. Off point We are advocating for collaboration. Vague promise That means working with the Province of Quebec to ensure that the 3,000 pending requests are respected.1 Positioning Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×7 Partly on point ×5 Off point ×2 Unearned certainty Vague promise Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. 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 · 0
7 of 16 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 → “my colleague from the Bloc Québécois is talking out of both sides of his mouth.” 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 → “What we have heard in the Bloc Québécois’s speeches is that we want to move too fast, that we want to bulldoze our way through this.” 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 → “In reality, we want to get this right,” 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 the Bloc members are also telling us that we are not moving fast enough to pass bills that uphold Quebec’s rights.” 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 → “They are contradicting themselves.” 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 advocating for collaboration.” 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 → “That means working with the Province of Quebec to ensure that the 3,000 pending requests are respected.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 37
7 of 16 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.
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 → “my colleague from the Bloc Québécois is talking out of both sides of his mouth.” The clause provides a rhetorical criticism of the questioner’s argument rather than addressing the framework of the Bill.
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 → “What we have heard in the Bloc Québécois’s speeches is that we want to move too fast, that we want to bulldoze our way through this.” The clause summarizes the Bloc’s stated concerns regarding the speed of legislative change without explaining the specifics of Bill C-41.
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 → “In reality, we want to get this right,” 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 → “but the Bloc members are also telling us that we are not moving fast enough to pass bills that uphold Quebec’s rights.” The clause highlights a perceived conflict in the Bloc’s demands regarding federal rights versus speed of implementation.
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 → “They are contradicting themselves.” The clause is a rhetorical statement about contradictions in a party’s position rather than engaging with the Bill’s subject.
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 advocating for collaboration.” The clause states the government’s position on collaboration without detailing how that collaboration works within the framework of Bill C-41.
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 means working with the Province of Quebec to ensure that the 3,000 pending requests are respected.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Respect · 100
0 of 16 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 · 83
2 of 16 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 → “In reality” The phrase asserts a favoured framing as fact in place of any source or evidence.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are advocating for collaboration” The commitment names no measure, actor or date for what the collaboration would involve.
Claims · 1
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1 “the 3,000 pending requests” There are 3,000 pending advance requests for medical assistance in dying in Quebec. search
