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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

110 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Chair, on budget day, the minister no doubt appreciated the way opposition members demonstrated in a compelling and humorous fashion how the government lacked ambition when it came to supporting the media. The Prime Minister said he refused to pay an entry fee to negotiate a trade deal with President Trump, but all it took was a post on President Trump’s Truth Social for the Prime Minister to decide to repeal the digital services tax. I would like to know when he will reinstate the digital services tax so we can provide more adequate arts and culture funding. When will the government reinstate the digital services tax instead of capitulating to the U.S. President?”

Statement grade

39 / 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 34%Positioning 59%Procedure 7%

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

Madam Chair, Claims · 37 wordsI am sure my colleague knows that, under Canada’s free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico, 85% of Canadian exports have exemptions and that Canada has one of lowest tariff rates overall, at around 5%.¹²Off point Positioning · 42 wordsWe will always be here to stand up for the interests of our industries, including culture, of course, Partly on pointVague promiseas well as film. We are here to stand up for all industries and workers. We will continue to do this for every sector.PositioningOff pointVague promise Procedure · 8 wordsHere is what I can tell my colleague: ProcedurePositioning · 23 wordsHe can rest assured that we are here to defend the interests of all industries currently being affected by our neighbours’ unjust tariffs.PositioningOff pointVague promiseUnearned certainty

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 31

6 of 16 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 “We will always be here to stand up for the interests of our industries, including culture, of course,”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 “as well as film.”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 “We are here to stand up for all industries and workers.”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 “We will continue to do this for every sector.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Here is what I can tell my colleague:”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 “He can rest assured that we are here to defend the interests of all industries currently being affected by our neighbours’ unjust tariffs.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 9

6 of 16 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 am sure my colleague knows that, under Canada’s free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico, 85% of Canadian exports have exemptions and that Canada has one of lowest tariff rates overall, at around 5%.”About tariff exemption statistics under the trade agreement, not the digital services tax asked about.
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 “We will always be here to stand up for the interests of our industries, including culture, of course,”A general commitment to defend industries with a passing mention of culture, not the reinstatement of the tax.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “as well as film.”A brief aside about film, not the tax asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are here to stand up for all industries and workers.”A general statement about defending industries and workers, not the digital services tax.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We will continue to do this for every sector.”A general pledge for every sector, not the tax or the funding asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He can rest assured that we are here to defend the interests of all industries currently being affected by our neighbours’ unjust tariffs.”About defending industries against U.S. tariffs, not the reinstatement of the digital services tax.

Respect · 100

0 of 16 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 · 46

4 of 16 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 always be here to stand up for the interests of our industries”A pledge of perpetual support with no measure, actor or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to do this for every sector”A commitment to continue unspecified action with no measure or date attached.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “He can rest assured”An assurance formula offered in place of any evidence or source.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are here to defend the interests of all industries”A commitment of support that names no specific measure, date or outcome.

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“under Canada’s free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico, 85% of Canadian exports have exemptions”Under Canada’s free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico, 85% of Canadian exports have exemptions.search
2“Canada has one of lowest tariff rates overall, at around 5%”Canada’s overall average tariff rate is around 5%, among the lowest.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20