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François-Philippe Champagne

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

100 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Steven Bonk (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we know that the current government is the least transparent government in Canadian history. We see what the Liberals have done with committees when they have shut down debate; they have gone off camera. Even yesterday, Bob Fife, whom we wish well in his retirement and thank for all the good work he has done, said that the government has done nothing but erode transparency since it was elected. What is the government so afraid of when it comes to debating the bill and giving it proper time so we can scrutinize it?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 87 / 100

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

Thanks 18%Anecdote 9%Claims 54%Promise 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordslike my colleague, I also want to wish Bob Fife a happy retirement.¹Thanks Anecdote · 9 wordsI had the chance to send him a note.Anecdote Claims · 14 wordsHe has done a great service to journalism in Canada and to our democracy, Thanks · 5 wordsand we applaud his work.Thanks Claims · 40 wordsWhen it comes to transparency, the member should be happy that the bill is going to go to committee. I am sure he will take all the time he needs in committee to make sure his voice can be heard. Promise · 19 wordsWe will be here to answer questions, but we will also act for Canadians in the time of need.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 68

3 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 “like my colleague, I also want to wish Bob Fife a happy retirement.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I had the chance to send him a note.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and we applaud his work.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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 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 · 80

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will also act for Canadians in the time of need”The commitment names no measure, actor beyond ‘we’, date, or success condition.

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“want to wish Bob Fife a happy retirement”Journalist Bob Fife is retiring.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20