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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 62 / 100
Signal
57 / 100
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Relevance
46 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
43 / 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 38% Claims 47% Promise 15%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
Echo · 3 repeated lines
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 12 words despite the fake rage, we have a plan to build our economy. Positioning Vague promise Claims · 34 words The fundamentals of our economy are extremely strong: the best net debt to GDP in the G7 , one of the strongest fiscal positions in the G7 , wages outpacing inflation and a AAA credit rating.1 2 3 Positioning · 15 words Despite them wishing it is not so, we have a plan to build Canada strong . Positioning Vague promise Promise · 11 words We are going to invest in our country and our economy. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×5 Vague promise ×3 Positioning ×2 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. Echo ×5 “The best net debt-to-GDP in the G7.” Said 5 times by 2 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×3 “One of the strongest fiscal positions in the G7.” Said 3 times by 3 members. Every time it was said → Echo ×3 “We have a plan to build Canada strong.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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Signal · 57
2 of 10 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 → “despite the fake rage, we have a plan to build our economy.” 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 → “Despite them wishing it is not so, we have a plan to build Canada strong.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 46
5 of 10 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 → “despite the fake rage, we have a plan to build our economy.” About the government’s own economic plan, not the fiscal anchor or accounting asked for.
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 → “The fundamentals of our economy are extremely strong:” 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 → “the best net debt to GDP in the G7, one of the strongest fiscal positions in the G7, wages outpacing inflation and a AAA credit rating.” 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 → “Despite them wishing it is not so, we have a plan to build Canada strong.” About the government’s own plan, not the anchor or accounting asked for.
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 going to invest in our country and our economy.” About the government’s investment intentions, not the fiscal anchor or accounting asked for.
Respect · 100
0 of 10 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 · 43
3 of 10 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 have a plan to build our economy” A plan is asserted for the speaker’s side with no measure, date or success condition named.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we have a plan to build Canada strong” A commitment to build the country with no actor beyond the speaker’s side and no measures or dates given.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are going to invest in our country and our economy” A commitment to invest with no amount, sector, date or measure specified.
Echo · 3 repeated lines
Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.
“The best net debt-to-GDP in the G7.” Said 5 times by 2 members. Every time it was said → “One of the strongest fiscal positions in the G7.” Said 3 times by 3 members. Every time it was said → “We have a plan to build Canada strong.” Said 3 times by 2 members. Every time it was said →
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 “the best net debt to GDP in the G7” Canada has the best net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7. search 2 “wages outpacing inflation” In Canada, wages are growing faster than inflation. search 3 “a AAA credit rating” Canada holds a AAA credit rating. search
