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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

53 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Dan Albas (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, can the minister provide a total land acquisition cost today or confirm that the Department of Finance does not really have a final number because it is busy appraising entire urban neighbourhoods for real estate portfolios?”

Statement grade

77 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Reasoning 100%

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

Mr. Chair, Reasoning · 53 wordsmy colleague understands that, in a large country like Canada, we need to make generational investments in infrastructure. That is exactly what we presented in budget 2025.¹ I think Canadians understand that if we want to build a resilient country, if we want to export, we need to build infrastructure across the country.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 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 · 47

4 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 colleague understands that, in a large country like Canada, we need to make generational investments in infrastructure.”Speaks to the need for generational infrastructure investment generally, not the land acquisition cost 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 “That is exactly what we presented in budget 2025.”Points to budget 2025’s infrastructure investments rather than the land acquisition figure requested.
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 Canadians understand that if we want to build a resilient country,”Offers general views on building a resilient country, not the cost question put.
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 “if we want to export, we need to build infrastructure across the country.”Speaks to infrastructure for exports generally, not the land acquisition cost or the appraisal question.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 1

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1“we presented in budget 2025”Budget 2025 presented generational investments in infrastructure.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20