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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

88 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Chair, we know the Minister of Finance. He is very nice and gets along with everyone, but when it comes time to comply with the unanimous requests of the National Assembly, he disappears. That is what we see in these estimates: The amount is not there, just like—I am guessing, though I wonder why—the $814 million stolen from Quebeckers when the Liberals bought votes in the last election by sending out rebate cheques in seven provinces for a carbon tax that people had not even paid. The National Assembly is unanimously requesting that $814 million. Its 125 elected officials are unanimous. Where is that money in these estimates?”

Statement grade

C–

55 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Claims 27%Positioning 43%Thanks 30%

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

Madam Chair, Claims · 10 wordsobviously I object to the wording of my colleague’s question. Positioning · 38 wordsI believe the language goes far beyond his intention, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. He knows that we will always be here to work in the best interests of all Canadians, including Quebeckers.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise Claims · 14 wordsI myself am proud to represent one of the largest ridings in Quebec, Saint-Maurice—Champlain.¹Off point Thanks · 26 wordsI want to salute the people of Saint-Maurice—Champlain who are listening to us tonight and thank them for allowing me to serve them here in Ottawa.Thanks

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 · 25

4 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 “I believe the language goes far beyond his intention,”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 “but I will give him the benefit of the doubt.”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 “He knows that we will always be here to work in the best interests of all Canadians, including Quebeckers.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to salute the people of Saint-Maurice—Champlain who are listening to us tonight and thank them for allowing me to serve them here in Ottawa.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 37

5 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.

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 “obviously I object to the wording of my colleague’s question.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 believe the language goes far beyond his intention,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “but I will give him the benefit of the doubt.”It offers leniency about the question’s tone without addressing what was asked about the money.
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 “He knows that we will always be here to work in the best interests of all Canadians, including Quebeckers.”It is a general assurance of working for Quebeckers, not an answer about the $814 million in the estimates.
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 myself am proud to represent one of the largest ridings in Quebec, Saint-Maurice—Champlain.”It is about the member’s own riding, not the funds asked about.

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 · 66

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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will always be here to work in the best interests of all Canadians”A commitment to always work in everyone’s interest names no measure, date or success condition.

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“I myself am proud to represent one of the largest ridings in Quebec, Saint-Maurice—Champlain”François-Philippe Champagne represents the riding of Saint-Maurice—Champlain, one of the largest ridings in Quebec by area.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20