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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

61 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Madam Chair, I am going to start with a positive question. We are very pleased to see that the minister was able to reach an agreement with the City of Laval concerning the scandal over the Canada Revenue Agency, which had demanded $1 million from Laval taxpayers in connection with the former corrupt mayor. Ten years later than Revenu Québec, the Canada Revenue Agency, or CRA, finally came to terms with the City of Laval. Why did the minister refuse to come testify before the committee for two and a half months?”

Statement grade

A+

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Promise 15%Claims 85%

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Madam Chair, Promise · 9 wordsI would be pleased to come testify in committee. Claims · 52 wordsHowever, as my colleague said, I made a commitment to find a solution in the interest of the people of Laval. That is exactly what we did, to the satisfaction of the mayor of Laval, Mr. Boyer, who personally expressed his appreciation for the work we accomplished together to resolve this situation.¹²

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

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Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Claims · 2

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1“to the satisfaction of the mayor of Laval, Mr. Boyer, who personally expressed his appreciation for the work we accomplished together”The mayor of Laval, Mr. Boyer, personally expressed appreciation for the minister’s work resolving the Canada Revenue Agency’s dispute with the City of Laval.search
2“That is exactly what we did”The government resolved the Canada Revenue Agency’s dispute with the City of Laval over the roughly $1 million demanded in connection with the former mayor.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20