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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

160 words · 10 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Eric Lefebvre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I will start with some praise for the minister. There is no doubt that, in the House, the minister uses Canada’s two official languages in his various speeches in a very equitable manner. I want to take this opportunity to thank him for that. However, now I would like to challenge the minister. The motion I moved today has to do with the gas tax. Right now, we have a half measure, or technically a third of a measure, that ends on Labour Day. Labour Day coincides with back-to-school season, when families usually incur additional expenses. I want to know why the minister is unwilling to adopt the Conservative proposal to eliminate all gas taxes for all of 2026. I challenge the minister to directly respond to my question.”

Statement grade

Average 78 / 100

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

Thanks 11%Reasoning 4%Procedure 3%Claims 62%Promise 4%Positioning 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 18 wordsI would also like to compliment my colleague from Richmond—Arthabaska for speaking in both languages in the House.Thanks Reasoning · 7 wordsDoing that in the House is important. Procedure · 5 wordsMy reply has two parts.Procedure Claims · 94 wordsFirst, I know many people in Richmond—Arthabaska, and I think that his constituents want fiscal responsibility and discipline. They understand that additional revenues have been raised and they also understand that a portion of these revenues are going toward help with housing and groceries. These measures are going to support affordability.Partly on point I think that the impact of temporarily suspending the excise tax on gas is already having a direct impact at the pumps. However, my colleague is well aware that over 80% of the price at the pump is determined by global oil prices.¹ Promise · 7 wordsWe are ready to do our part, Vague promiseClaims · 5 wordsand we have done it. Positioning · 24 wordsI think that the people of Richmond—Arthabaska can see that our government will always be there to help them in their time of need.PositioningVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 63

3 of 9 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 would also like to compliment my colleague from Richmond—Arthabaska for speaking in both languages in the House.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “My reply has two parts.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I think that the people of Richmond—Arthabaska can see that our government will always be there to help them in their time of need.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 76

4 of 9 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 “First, I know many people in Richmond—Arthabaska,”About the member’s constituents and their wishes, not the proposal to eliminate gas taxes for all of 2026.
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 think that his constituents want fiscal responsibility and discipline.”About what the member’s constituents want, not the gas tax question asked.
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 understand that additional revenues have been raised and they also understand that a portion of these revenues are going toward help with housing and groceries.”About revenues going to housing and grocery help, not the call to eliminate all gas taxes for 2026.
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 “These measures are going to support affordability.”About the government’s affordability measures generally, not the gas tax elimination proposal.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 71

2 of 9 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 are ready to do our part”A commitment by the speaker’s side with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “our government will always be there to help them”An open-ended pledge of help with no specific measure, actor beyond the government or condition for success.

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“over 80% of the price at the pump is determined by global oil prices”Over 80% of the price at the gas pump in Canada is determined by global oil prices.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20