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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

89 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Chair, the Standing Orders allow members, during the consideration of the estimates, to ask the minister about the expenses of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, which are on page 6 of the estimates. That is what I just did, having given myself that right with all due respect for the head of state. Now, through a unanimous motion, the National Assembly has asked for $733 million to compensate it for the influx of asylum seekers, which the federal government is supposed to be responsible for. Naturally, I will not ask the minister where that money is in the estimates. I assume that it cannot be found anywhere, like most of Quebec’s requests. What does the minister think a motion unanimously adopted by the 125 elected members of the National Assembly is worth?”

Statement grade

76 / 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 85%Promise 15%

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Madam Chair, Claims · 48 wordsI have an excellent relationship with my colleagues in the Quebec government, and this is one of the topics we are discussing. I can reassure my Bloc Québécois colleague that communications with the Government of Quebec are going very well. I have frequent discussions with my Quebec counterparts. Promise · 13 wordsWe will continue to work in the interest of Quebeckers and all Canadians.Vague promise Claims · 28 wordsI think that my colleague should be reassured this evening to know that the Minister of Finance is on very good terms with his colleagues in Quebec City.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 7 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 46

6 of 7 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 “I have an excellent relationship with my colleagues in the Quebec government,”About the minister’s relationship with Quebec, not the worth of the National Assembly’s motion.
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 this is one of the topics we are discussing.”Says the topic is discussed with Quebec without addressing the motion or the compensation 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 “I can reassure my Bloc Québécois colleague that communications with the Government of Quebec are going very well.”Reassures about communications with Quebec but offers nothing on the motion’s value or the funding request.
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 “I have frequent discussions with my Quebec counterparts.”About the frequency of discussions with Quebec counterparts, not the motion put to the minister.
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 continue to work in the interest of Quebeckers and all Canadians.”A general commitment to work for Quebeckers and Canadians, not an answer on the motion.
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 “I think that my colleague should be reassured this evening to know that the Minister of Finance is on very good terms with his colleagues in Quebec City.”Again offers the good terms with Quebec City, leaving the motion’s worth unaddressed.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 82

1 of 7 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 continue to work”A commitment with no actor beyond ‘we’, no measure, date or success condition.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20