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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

32 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Dan Albas (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, the government is already spending money on land acquisition for the Alto project while public consultations are still active. Why are taxpayers paying for the real estate before consultations are even finished and before the final route is even locked in?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Claims 47%Reasoning 53%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 15 wordsmy colleagues will see that the Government of Canada is making generational investments in infrastructure.Unearned certainty Reasoning · 17 wordsThe country needs modern infrastructure. That is why, in budget 2025, I presented a major infrastructure plan.¹Partly 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 4 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 · 48

3 of 4 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 “my colleagues will see that the Government of Canada is making generational investments in infrastructure.”Speaks of infrastructure investments in general, not the timing of the land acquisition 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 “The country needs modern infrastructure.”States a general need for infrastructure, not why spending precedes the consultations.
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 “That is why, in budget 2025, I presented a major infrastructure plan.”Points to the budget’s infrastructure plan without addressing the question about land purchases before the route is set.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 51

1 of 4 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “my colleagues will see”It asserts what members will find true without offering a source or figure to back it.

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“in budget 2025, I presented a major infrastructure plan”Budget 2025, presented by François-Philippe Champagne, included a major infrastructure plan.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20