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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 72 / 100
Signal
43 / 100
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Relevance
45 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 52% Claims 48%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 2
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 31 words it is true that we use it often and that it is a source of pride for Canada. Small businesses are a source of both talent and strength for our country. Positioning Claims · 45 words This week, we are celebrating Small Business Week.1 Since taking office, I have had the opportunity to talk with small business owners.2 What we are hearing is that they are very motivated and ambitious. They want to export and grow. Many women run small businesses, Positioning · 17 words and I admire their strength. I think that our small business owners are a source of inspiration. Positioning Partly on point
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Lost points for Partly on point ×9 Positioning ×4 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 · 43
4 of 13 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 is true that we use it often and that it is a source of pride 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 → “Small businesses are a source of both talent and strength for our country.” 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 → “and I admire their strength.” 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 think that our small business owners are a source of inspiration.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 45
9 of 13 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 is true that we use it often and that it is a source of pride for Canada.” Praises the small business deduction, but does not say whether the threshold will be raised.
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 → “Small businesses are a source of both talent and strength for our country.” Praise of small businesses on the subject, without answering the call to raise the limit.
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 → “This week, we are celebrating Small Business Week.” Notes the occasion of Small Business Week, not the threshold asked about.
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 → “Since taking office, I have had the opportunity to talk with small business owners.” Recounts meetings with small business owners, without addressing the proposed increase.
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 → “What we are hearing is that they are very motivated and ambitious.” Reports owners’ motivation, not the government’s position on the limit.
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 want to export and grow.” Speaks of owners’ ambitions to grow, not whether the threshold will rise.
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 → “Many women run small businesses,” Notes women run small businesses, a point aside from the deduction limit asked about.
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 → “and I admire their strength.” Expresses admiration for women business owners, not the measure proposed.
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 think that our small business owners are a source of inspiration.” Praise of small business owners, with no answer on raising the threshold.
Respect · 100
0 of 13 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 13 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 · 2
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1 “This week, we are celebrating Small Business Week” Marie-Gabrielle Ménard stated that Small Business Week was being celebrated during this week. search 2 “Since taking office, I have had the opportunity to talk with small business owners” Marie-Gabrielle Ménard stated that she had met with small business owners since taking office. search
