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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

63 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Dan Albas (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, I am not looking for a generational answer. I am just looking for an answer. Under this public-private partnership, do taxpayers carry 100% of the expropriation and route change risk while the private consortium carries zero per cent of that risk? I would like just a simple yes or no.”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Aside 43%Reasoning 57%

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Mr. Chair, Aside · 27 wordsnot only am I answering my colleague, but I am giving him a generational answer, as my colleague said. That is a good way to put it.Aside Reasoning · 36 wordsFor consistency, with respect to the allegations made by my colleagues, he should direct that question to the minister responsible for the project. I am sure the minister responsible will be happy to answer his question.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 · 54

4 of 6 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “not only am I answering my colleague,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but I am giving him a generational answer,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “as my colleague said.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “That is a good way to put it.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

2 of 6 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 “For consistency, with respect to the allegations made by my colleagues, he should direct that question to the minister responsible for the project.”Says the question should go to another minister, staying on the subject but not answering 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 am sure the minister responsible will be happy to answer his question.”Says another minister will answer, staying on the subject but not answering it.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20