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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 50. The grade is held to 46, 30 above Relevance. 46 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
31 / 100
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Relevance
16 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
54 / 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.
Claims 34% Positioning 66%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 3
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 31 words Canada has one of the lowest debt service costs in the world.1 We have a AAA credit rating, 2 and long-term bond yields are rising less than other countries in the G7.3 Partly on point Positioning · 60 words Everyone in the world recognizes the strong fundamentals in the Canadian economy except the Conservative Party of Canada. Unearned certainty It is the only one doubting Canadians and this country. We will never apologize for investing in Canadians and putting our country on track for a prosperous future. Vague promise That is what we were elected to do. When will they get on board? Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×5 Off point ×5 Partly on point ×3 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 · 31
5 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 → “Everyone in the world recognizes the strong fundamentals in the Canadian economy except the Conservative Party of Canada.” 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 → “It is the only one doubting Canadians and this country.” 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 will never apologize for investing in Canadians and putting our country on track for a prosperous future.” 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 is what we were elected to do.” 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 → “When will they get on board?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 16
8 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.
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 → “Canada has one of the lowest debt service costs in the world.” About Canada’s debt service costs generally, not the plan for jobs or sustainability that was 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 have a AAA credit rating,” About Canada’s credit rating, not the jobs plan or fiscal measures 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 → “and long-term bond yields are rising less than other countries in the G7.” About bond yield comparisons with other countries, not the plan requested.
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 → “Everyone in the world recognizes the strong fundamentals in the Canadian economy except the Conservative Party of Canada.” An attack on the Conservatives’ view of the economy in place of an answer.
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 the only one doubting Canadians and this country.” An attack on the questioner’s party, not a response to 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 will never apologize for investing in Canadians and putting our country on track for a prosperous future.” Praise of the government’s own approach without addressing the plan asked for.
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 → “That is what we were elected to do.” A claim about the government’s mandate, not an answer to 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 → “When will they get on board?” A demand that the Conservatives act instead, not an answer to the question.
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.
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Clarity · 54
2 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 → “Everyone in the world recognizes” Asserts universal agreement in place of any source.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “putting our country on track for a prosperous future” A commitment with no actor, date, measure or success condition.
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 “Canada has one of the lowest debt service costs in the world” Canada has one of the lowest government debt service costs in the world. search 2 “We have a AAA credit rating” Canada has a AAA credit rating. search 3 “long-term bond yields are rising less than other countries in the G7” Canada’s long-term bond yields are rising less than those of other G7 countries. search
