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François-Philippe Champagne

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

135 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague, the Minister of Finance, cannot stand up and say how much he respects his colleagues and then not answer any of their questions. He cannot stand up and say that he respects the House of Commons and then avoid the questions. I asked a simple question, and I know that the minister is a smart man who is capable of understanding it. The government is shutting down debate, saying that they are in a hurry and that things need to move forward. According to the official schedule, the House of Commons is scheduled to sit until June 18. Since we are in a hurry, can the Minister of Finance guarantee that he will be here, sitting in his chair, debating bills until June 18? Can he guarantee that, a week or so before the House rises for the summer, he will not be travelling all over Europe and that he will be sitting here debating bills until the last day? That is the question.”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Thanks 12%Reasoning 37%Claims 51%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 16 wordsI appreciate the question from my colleague, for whom I have a great deal of respect.Thanks Reasoning · 33 wordsThe primary responsibility of each and every one of us is, of course, to be a parliamentarian. It is to be a member of Parliament, to sit in this chamber and debate bills. Claims · 69 wordsThat is what I have always done. Tomorrow, I will even be appearing before a House committee for four hours to answer questions from my colleagues.¹ I will also be in committee next week. I am happy to answer questions in order to be transparent and to explain to Canadians the importance of the measures proposed in the economic statement that was just presented and the budget we tabled. Reasoning · 17 wordsThe primary role of each and every one of us is to be a member of Parliament.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
Echo ×5“For whom I have a great deal of respect.” Said 5 times by 4 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 84

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I appreciate the question from my colleague, for whom I have a great deal of respect.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

7 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 “The primary responsibility of each and every one of us is, of course, to be a parliamentarian.”About the general duty of parliamentarians, not the guarantee of the Minister’s presence asked for.
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 to be a member of Parliament, to sit in this chamber and debate bills.”About the role of members in debating bills generally, without addressing the Minister’s commitment to be present until June 18.
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 “That is what I have always done.”About the Minister’s past conduct, not the commitment asked for.
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 “Tomorrow, I will even be appearing before a House committee for four hours to answer questions from my colleagues.”About a committee appearance, not the question of sitting in the House debating until June 18.
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 will also be in committee next week.”About future committee attendance, which does not answer the guarantee sought about House debates.
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 am happy to answer questions in order to be transparent and to explain to Canadians the importance of the measures proposed in the economic statement that was just presented and the budget we tabled.”About explaining the economic statement’s measures in committee, not the Minister’s presence in the House until June 18.
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 “The primary role of each and every one of us is to be a member of Parliament.”A restatement of the general role of members, not the commitment asked for.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“For whom I have a great deal of respect.”Said 5 times by 4 members.Every time it was said

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“Tomorrow, I will even be appearing before a House committee for four hours”Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne was scheduled to appear before a House of Commons committee for four hours on May 26, 2026, the day after this debate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20