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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 56 / 100
Signal
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Respect
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Positioning 60% Claims 37% Procedure 3%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 24 words it goes without saying that we are there for our businesses, especially our SMEs. Vague promise We are there for businesses in Quebec and across Canada. Positioning Claims · 35 words In fact, just one month ago, we announced some new funding: $1.5 billion for the steel, aluminum and copper sectors.1 I have been in contact with a number of stakeholders in Quebec and across Canada. Positioning · 7 words They are very grateful for our help. Positioning Partly on point Procedure · 3 words In the meantime, Procedure Positioning · 26 words while the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade is in Washington, we will be there, not just for any agreement, 2 Vague promise but for a good agreement for Canadians. Positioning Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×6 Partly on point ×6 Vague promise ×3 Off point ×3 Procedure 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 · 33
7 of 19 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 → “it goes without saying that we are there for our businesses, especially our SMEs.” 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 there for businesses in Quebec and across 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 → “They are very grateful for our help.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “In the meantime,” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “while the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S.” 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 → “Trade is in Washington, we will be there, not just for any agreement,” 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 for a good agreement for Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 32
9 of 19 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 → “it goes without saying that we are there for our businesses, especially our SMEs.” States general support for SMEs, not the wage subsidy 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 there for businesses in Quebec and across Canada.” Repeats support for businesses generally, without addressing the subsidy 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 → “In fact, just one month ago, we announced some new funding:” Leads into other funding, not the wage subsidy requested.
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 → “$1.5 billion for the steel, aluminum and copper sectors.” Names sector funding for steel, aluminum and copper in place of the SME wage subsidy 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 → “I have been in contact with a number of stakeholders in Quebec and across Canada.” About consultations with stakeholders, not the subsidy 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 → “They are very grateful for our help.” About stakeholders’ gratitude for existing help, not the requested wage subsidy.
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 → “while the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S.” About the minister’s presence in Washington, not SME support.
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 → “Trade is in Washington, we will be there, not just for any agreement,” About the aim of an agreement, not the SME subsidy 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 → “but for a good agreement for Canadians.” About securing a good trade agreement, not the question of SME assistance.
Respect · 100
0 of 19 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 · 57
3 of 19 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 are there for our businesses” The commitment offers no specific measure, date or condition for how the support is delivered.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will be there” The promise of presence gives no action, measure or test for what being there involves.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “for a good agreement for Canadians” The commitment names no criterion or measure of what a good agreement means.
Claims · 2
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 “$1.5 billion for the steel, aluminum and copper sectors” One month before June 2, 2026, the federal government announced $1.5 billion in funding for the steel, aluminum and copper sectors. search 2 “Trade is in Washington, we will be there, not just for any agreement, ” On June 2, 2026, the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade was in Washington. search
