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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

178 words · 11 sentences · 13 clauses

Replying to Carlos Leitão (Liberal)

“Mr. Chair, the International Monetary Fund released its annual report a short time ago, which includes very encouraging remarks about Canada and the Canadian economy, despite the cloud of uncertainty hanging over the global economy. The IMF had some really positive things to say about us. When the minister is abroad, speaking with his counterparts and with investors looking to invest here, what advantage does he get out of the fact that the IMF has such high praise for Canada?”

Statement grade

B–

72 / 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.

Positioning 21%Claims 49%Procedure 8%Aside 22%

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

Mr. Chair, Positioning · 19 wordsit fills my heart with joy because, here in the House, we often hear the opposition criticizing the government, PositioningPartly on pointClaims · 54 wordsbut when it comes to the International Monetary Fund, we know that it looks at global economies and offers an informed and impartial assessment. In that regard, it can be said that the International Monetary Fund has held up Canada as an example of a country with the strongest public finances in the G7.¹Hidden agency Procedure · 15 wordsWe can imagine the growth of these countries. I will simply provide a few figures.Procedure Claims · 33 wordsCanada has the second-fastest growth in the G7.² Italy is at 0.5%, Japan is at 0.7%, Germany and the U.K. are at 0.8%, ³⁴⁵and France is at 0.9%.⁶ Meanwhile, Canada stands at 1.5%.⁷ Some hon. members: Hear, hear! Hon. François-Philippe Champagne: Aside · 39 wordsMr. Chair, even my Conservative colleagues should be applauding this evening. I know it is a bit late, but they still have enough energy to cheer on Canada and the resilience of our economy, our workers and our industries.Aside Positioning · 18 wordsIt is a pleasure to build Canada strong together and to build the strongest economy in the G7.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
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 · 42

7 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “it fills my heart with joy because, here in the House, we often hear the opposition criticizing the government,”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 “We can imagine the growth of these countries.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will simply provide a few figures.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Mr. Chair, even my Conservative colleagues should be applauding this evening.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I know it is a bit late,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but they still have enough energy to cheer on Canada and the resilience of our economy, our workers and our industries.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is a pleasure to build Canada strong together and to build the strongest economy in the G7.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 89

1 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 “it fills my heart with joy because, here in the House, we often hear the opposition criticizing the government,”About the opposition’s criticism of the government, not the advantage the IMF praise gives.

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 · 70

1 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.

Wording that hides who did something, or who will.What the tags mean “it can be said that”The passive formula hides who is asserting the claim about the IMF’s assessment.

Claims · 7

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“the International Monetary Fund has held up Canada as an example of a country with the strongest public finances in the G7”The IMF’s annual report held up Canada as an example of a country with the strongest public finances in the G7.search
2“Canada has the second-fastest growth in the G7”Canada has the second-fastest growth among G7 countries.search
3“Italy is at 0.5%”Italy’s projected growth is 0.5%.search
4“Japan is at 0.7%”Japan’s projected growth is 0.7%.search
5“Germany and the U.K. are at 0.8%”Germany’s and the U.K.’s projected growth are each 0.8%.search
6“France is at 0.9%”France’s projected growth is 0.9%.search
7“Canada stands at 1.5%”Canada’s projected growth is 1.5%.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20