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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 68. The grade is held to 30, 30 above Relevance. 30 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
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Claims 40% Reasoning 22% The ask 9% Positioning 21% Promise 8%
Structure · 13 steps
Claims · 1
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 79 words the last key point I would like to make with respect to the state of small business in Canada today comes from the president of PacifiCan, who, on a call with members of Parliament in British Columbia earlier this summer, stated that her department was not meeting the outlined time frame for delivering tariff rebates to the companies that had applied for those funds.1 As the government consistently states, we are in an economic war with the United States. Reasoning · 25 words I would hope that a key measure announced to support Canadian businesses during this time would be treated with more severity than we have seen. The ask · 23 words I would encourage the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, who has responsibility for PacifiCan, to look closely at those programs and do better. Positioning · 12 words All of us in the House have to stand up for Canada. Positioning Claims · 24 words We need to stand up for Canada because our businesses are suffering. There is going to be a lot of new legislation put forward, Hidden agency The ask · 9 words and I implore the government to consider small businesses. Claims · 41 words The information coming from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is not good. The loss of confidence and the departure of our brightest young Canadians who feel they have a better future in the United States is not the Canadian way. Positioning · 15 words I know that collectively, in the House, we do not want to see that happen, Positioning Reasoning · 53 words but it will take hard work and more collaboration by the government, and listening to Conservative ideas, to improve that competitiveness and to bring in those structural reforms that are needed so young people, when they graduate from university, say that their best opportunity in life is to start a business in Canada. Positioning · 6 words I believe we can get there. Positioning Promise · 29 words I will be focusing in this session, with the mandate that I have been given, on pointing out where the government is not doing enough to support our entrepreneurs. Positioning · 40 words Let us work together. Let us build Canada up. Let us stand up for our entrepreneurs and do better for the people who pay our salaries, who pay taxes and who do not demand a lot and often give more. Positioning Off point
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Lost points for Off point ×18 Positioning ×6 Hidden agency Off topic None of this speech addressed the bill under debate and what it would change.
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Signal · 78
6 of 25 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 → “All of us in the House have to stand up for 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 → “I know that collectively, in the House, we do not want to see that happen,” 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 → “I believe we can get there.” 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 → “Let us work together.” 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 → “Let us build Canada up.” 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 → “Let us stand up for our entrepreneurs and do better for the people who pay our salaries, who pay taxes and who do not demand a lot and often give more.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
18 of 25 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 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 → “the last key point I would like to make with respect to the state of small business in Canada today comes from the president of PacifiCan, who, on a call with members of Parliament in British Columbia earlier this summer, stated that her department was not meeting the outlined time frame for delivering tariff rebates to the companies that had applied for those funds.” About delayed tariff rebates by PacifiCan, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “As the government consistently states, we are in an economic war with the United States.” About an economic conflict with the United States, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “I would hope that a key measure announced to support Canadian businesses during this time would be treated with more severity than we have seen.” About handling of the tariff rebate program, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “I would encourage the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, who has responsibility for PacifiCan, to look closely at those programs and do better.” A call for a minister to improve PacifiCan programs, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “All of us in the House have to stand up for Canada.” A general call to stand up for Canada, not tied to the fuel excise tax.
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 need to stand up for Canada because our businesses are suffering.” About businesses suffering generally, not fuel costs or the excise tax.
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 → “There is going to be a lot of new legislation put forward,” About future legislation generally, not this bill.
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 → “and I implore the government to consider small businesses.” A general appeal to consider small businesses, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “The information coming from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is not good.” About small business confidence figures, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “The loss of confidence and the departure of our brightest young Canadians who feel they have a better future in the United States is not the Canadian way.” About young Canadians leaving for the United States, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “I know that collectively, in the House, we do not want to see that happen,” A general expression of shared concern, not tied to the fuel excise tax.
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 it will take hard work and more collaboration by the government,” A call for government effort and collaboration generally, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “and listening to Conservative ideas, to improve that competitiveness and to bring in those structural reforms that are needed so young people, when they graduate from university, say that their best opportunity in life is to start a business in Canada.” About competitiveness and structural reform for youth, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “I believe we can get there.” A general expression of optimism, not tied to the fuel excise tax.
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 → “I will be focusing in this session, with the mandate that I have been given, on pointing out where the government is not doing enough to support our entrepreneurs.” About the member’s own focus on government support for entrepreneurs, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “Let us work together.” A general call for cooperation, not tied to the fuel excise tax.
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 → “Let us build Canada up.” A general slogan about building Canada, not the fuel excise tax.
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 → “Let us stand up for our entrepreneurs and do better for the people who pay our salaries, who pay taxes and who do not demand a lot and often give more.” A general tribute to entrepreneurs and taxpayers, not the fuel excise tax.
Respect · 100
0 of 25 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 · 96
1 of 25 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.
Hidden agency Wording that hides who did something, or who will. What the tags mean → “a lot of new legislation put forward” A passive that does not say who will put the legislation forward.
Claims · 1
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1 “stated that her department was not meeting the outlined time frame for delivering tariff rebates” The president of PacifiCan said on a call with British Columbia MPs in summer 2026 that her department was not meeting the outlined time frame for delivering tariff rebates to applicant companies. search
