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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act 2026-05-25

130 words · 8 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Pat Kelly (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we now see the character of this new majority government. Liberals are going to use their numbers to stifle debate and prevent scrutiny of their bills. Since they tabled Bill C-30, there have been maybe three hours of debate. Does the minister think that is parliamentary accountability and a sufficient opportunity for members on all sides to question the minister on his horrific spring economic statement, with crippling debt service charges projected in the years ahead?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Thanks 12%Positioning 5%Claims 52%The ask 18%Reasoning 7%Promise 5%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 16 wordsI am surprised by the words used by the member, for whom I have enormous respect.Thanks Positioning · 7 wordsI think he should listen to Canadians.Positioning Claims · 63 wordsIn Bill C-30, we see important measures. Outside this chamber, the one thing Canadians talk to us about is affordability. Affordability is top of mind for Canadians when it comes to the price of homes, gas and food. Bill C-30 would implement the very important measure we said we would implement, which is to suspend the federal excise tax on gas and diesel.¹ The ask · 23 wordsIf the Conservatives are true to their word, I hope they will all stand up and say, yes, they will support the motion, Reasoning · 9 wordsbecause we need to act in favour of Canadians. Claims · 5 wordsThat is what Canadians expect, Promise · 7 wordsand that is what we will deliver.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

2 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 “I am surprised by the words used by the member, for whom I have enormous respect.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I think he should listen to Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“suspend the federal excise tax on gas and diesel”Bill C-30 would suspend the federal excise tax on gas and diesel.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20