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Rechie Valdez

Liberal on Small Business 2026-10-06

103 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Brad Vis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the women’s entrepreneurship loan fund was supposed to help women entrepreneurs access capital. After a three-year ATIP process, I found that one federally funded administrator received only 27 applications despite a federal target of 1,200, and another issued only 23 loans despite a target of 815. With over $7 billion in the program, Canadians should get better results. Why is the government measuring success by dollars spent and announcements made versus real results for our entrepreneurs who really need the support of the government?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 89 / 100

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

Thanks 16%Claims 70%Promise 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 16 wordssince it is Women’s History Month, I want to thank my hon. colleague for the question.¹Thanks Claims · 72 wordsWhat I will say is, that is false. Our women entrepreneurship strategy has helped empower well over 600,000 women entrepreneurs across this amazing country to start, scale and grow their businesses.² We have also attracted $7 billion to help women entrepreneurs across this country.³ This summer alone, I also announced our replenishment of funding toward the women entrepreneurship strategy.⁴ That is more money, $173.3 million, to help uplift women across the country.⁵ Promise · 15 wordsWe are going to do everything we can to lift and empower them as well.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 79

1 of 2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “since it is Women’s History Month, I want to thank my hon. colleague for the question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 78

1 of 2 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 are going to do everything we can”The commitment names no actor beyond ‘we’, no measure, date or success condition.

Claims · 5

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“it is Women’s History Month”October 2026 is Women’s History Month in Canada.search
2“well over 600,000 women entrepreneurs”Canada’s women entrepreneurship strategy has helped well over 600,000 women entrepreneurs start, scale or grow their businesses.search
3“attracted $7 billion”The women entrepreneurship strategy has attracted $7 billion to help women entrepreneurs in Canada.search
4“This summer alone, I also announced our replenishment of funding toward the women entrepreneurship strategy”In summer 2026, Minister Rechie Valdez announced a replenishment of funding for the women entrepreneurship strategy.search
5“$173.3 million”The announced replenishment of funding for the women entrepreneurship strategy totals $173.3 million.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19