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Eric Lefebvre

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

90 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to hear from my colleague this morning, but I am a little surprised by his comments. The people in his riding are capable of keeping things in perspective. First, I want to congratulate him on becoming a grandfather. He will be happy to know that we are going to build the strongest economy in the G7 for his grandson or granddaughter. We know people are watching us at home, and I am sure my colleague will record today’s proceedings. How will he explain to the people in his riding why he and his party voted against the affordability measures? Is he going to vote against the measure to ensure that, on June 5, people in his riding will receive the Canada groceries and essentials benefit? This is a measure that will help 12 million Canadians, including people in his riding. Can he tell them today on camera whether he will vote in favour of this measure, which will help people in his riding?”

Statement grade

60 / 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.

Claims 53%Positioning 47%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 31 wordsI want to start by saluting the people of Richmond—Arthabaska, who placed their trust in a Conservative MP.¹ That is the choice the people of Richmond—Arthabaska made in the last election.Off point Positioning · 17 wordsThey made that choice because they are sick and tired of watching the Liberals spend so recklessly.Positioning Claims · 17 wordsAfter a decade of Liberal government management, the country’s debt grew from $700 billion to $1.4 trillion, ²Positioning · 25 wordsand the Liberals are still racking up charges on our children’s and future grandchildren’s credit card. The people of Richmond—Arthabaska know this has to stop.PositioningPartly on pointUnearned certainty

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
Echo ×13“After more than a decade of Liberal government.” Said 13 times by 11 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 49

3 of 10 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “They made that choice because they are sick and tired of watching the Liberals spend so recklessly.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and the Liberals are still racking up charges on our children’s and future grandchildren’s credit card.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The people of Richmond—Arthabaska know this has to stop.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 30

6 of 10 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I want to start by saluting the people of Richmond—Arthabaska, who placed their trust in a Conservative MP.”About his constituents’ support for him, not the vote on the groceries benefit.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is the choice the people of Richmond—Arthabaska made in the last election.”About the election result in his riding, not the measure he was asked to support.
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 made that choice because they are sick and tired of watching the Liberals spend so recklessly.”About constituents’ dislike of Liberal spending, not whether he will vote for the benefit.
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 “After a decade of Liberal government management, the country’s debt grew from $700 billion to $1.4 trillion,”About the growth of the national debt under Liberal governments, not the vote he was 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 “and the Liberals are still racking up charges on our children’s and future grandchildren’s credit card.”About future generations carrying government debt, not the groceries benefit question.
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 people of Richmond—Arthabaska know this has to stop.”About his constituents wanting spending to stop, not the measure he was asked to support.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 87

1 of 10 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “The people of Richmond—Arthabaska know”Asserts what constituents know without any source, in the form of a claim standing in for evidence.

Echo · 1 repeated line

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

“After more than a decade of Liberal government.”Said 13 times by 11 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 2

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“the people of Richmond—Arthabaska, who placed their trust in a Conservative MP”In the most recent federal election, the riding of Richmond—Arthabaska elected a Conservative MP.search
2“the country’s debt grew from $700 billion to $1.4 trillion”Over the decade of Liberal government up to 2026, Canada’s federal debt grew from $700 billion to $1.4 trillion.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20