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Madeleine Chenette

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-09-22

97 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Brad Vis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I will note the point made by the parliamentary secretary in respect to global uncertainty, but I would just ask the member to acknowledge, despite their efforts and their policy of erasure in respect to Justin Trudeau, that we can do more for small businesses in Canada today through regulatory change, supporting trade resilience and actually building the major projects that we thought were going to take place this year under Bill C-5, legislation that Conservatives supported again. I understand that the first project will be approved in the coming weeks, but we need not one; we need 100. We have to move at speeds we have never seen before, and we are not seeing that from the current government, so please, stand up for Canada, get the bureaucracy out of the way and do more to support our small businesses.”

Statement grade

B–

Average 70 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Claims 44%Positioning 35%Promise 21%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 16 wordsCanada’s economy has demonstrated considerable resilience during one of the most challenging periods in recent history, Positioning · 22 wordsand our SMEs know that our government is there to help them with all our programs to make a difference for them.Positioning Claims · 27 wordsTherefore, despite ongoing geopolitical instability, trade disruption and economic uncertainties, Canadians continue to benefit from a strong economy, rising wages, moderating inflation and a resilient labour market.¹ Promise · 20 wordsWe will continue to do whatever it takes to build an even stronger and more competitive economy for the future, Vague promisePositioning · 12 wordsand our SMEs in Canada know that we are there for them.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

2 of 8 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and our SMEs know that our government is there to help them with all our programs to make a difference for them.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and our SMEs in Canada know that we are there for them.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

5 of 8 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 comment put to the member, and the question on notice.

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’s economy has demonstrated considerable resilience during one of the most challenging periods in recent history,”About the economy’s general resilience, not the call for more support for small businesses.
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 our SMEs know that our government is there to help them with all our programs to make a difference for them.”Praises existing government programs without engaging the point that more regulatory and trade support is needed.
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 “Therefore, despite ongoing geopolitical instability, trade disruption and economic uncertainties, Canadians continue to benefit from a strong economy, rising wages, moderating inflation and a resilient labour market.”Describes general economic conditions rather than addressing the small business measures raised.
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 will continue to do whatever it takes to build an even stronger and more competitive economy for the future,”A general commitment to a stronger economy that does not respond to the specific proposals put.
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 our SMEs in Canada know that we are there for them.”Repeats assurance of support for SMEs without addressing the regulatory and trade points raised.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 75

1 of 8 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to do whatever it takes”A commitment to future action with no measure, date, actor or success condition named.

Claims · 1

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“rising wages, moderating inflation”Canada currently has rising wages and moderating inflation.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20