Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Richard Bragdon

Conservative on Small Business Week 2026-10-21

192 words · 10 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

B+

81 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Claims 24%Thanks 24%Anecdote 18%Reasoning 4%Promise 15%The ask 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 8 wordsthis week is Small Business Week in Canada, ¹Thanks · 19 wordsand I want to recognize the hard-working entrepreneurs and small business owners across Tobique—Mactaquac, Atlantic Canada and the nation.Thanks Anecdote · 35 wordsOne of the greatest privileges I have had of serving as a member of Parliament has been visiting small businesses throughout my region and witnessing first-hand the perseverance of all those who helped build them.Anecdote Claims · 23 wordsThese men and women do more than just create jobs. They support families, build communities and go above and beyond for their neighbours. Reasoning · 8 wordsCanadians believe that hard work should pay off. Promise · 29 wordsOn this side of the House, we will continue fighting for lower taxes and reduced red tape, and to give entrepreneurs the much-needed freedom to invest, hire and grow. The ask · 27 wordsThis Small Business Week, let us recognize the vital role these businesses play in our communities and do our part by buying and supporting local whenever possible. Thanks · 28 wordsI thank them for being willing to make the sacrifices necessary, taking risks and dreaming big despite overwhelming odds. On behalf of a grateful nation, we say thanks.Thanks Claims · 15 wordsThey helped to build this country, and they will be key to this country’s comeback.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 51

4 of 4 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 “and I want to recognize the hard-working entrepreneurs and small business owners across Tobique—Mactaquac, Atlantic Canada and the nation.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “One of the greatest privileges I have had of serving as a member of Parliament has been visiting small businesses throughout my region and witnessing first-hand the perseverance of all those who helped build them.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank them for being willing to make the sacrifices necessary, taking risks and dreaming big despite overwhelming odds.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “On behalf of a grateful nation, we say thanks.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“this week is Small Business Week in Canada”The week of October 21, 2026 is Small Business Week in Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22