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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

80 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Melissa Lantsman (Conservative)

“I am going to split my time, Mr. Chair. I thank the minister for being here tonight. Before he presents himself as Canada’s economic rescuer, Canadians deserve an accounting. He sat at the cabinet table as industry minister while the investment climate deteriorated in this country. The policies that drove capital away were his policies, so I will ask him quite candidly if he did anything wrong.”

Statement grade

77 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Thanks 26%Claims 74%

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Mr. Chair, Thanks · 21 wordsfirst of all, I want to thank my colleague for her question. She is a very experienced member of the House.Thanks Claims · 59 wordsI think what the numbers show is that the Canadian economy is far more resilient than people expected. Despite the nature of what we are seeing with respect to uncertainty in the world, Canadians are resilient. Canadian industries are resilient. Canadian workers are resilient. That is why we can show numbers that show the Canadian economy is very resilient.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 · 70

2 of 7 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “first of all, I want to thank my colleague for her question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “She is a very experienced member of the House.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

5 of 7 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 “I think what the numbers show is that the Canadian economy is far more resilient than people expected.”About the economy’s resilience, not whether he did anything wrong as industry minister.
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 “Despite the nature of what we are seeing with respect to uncertainty in the world, Canadians are resilient.”About Canadians’ resilience amid uncertainty, not the question of his own conduct.
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 “Canadian industries are resilient.”About industries’ resilience, not whether he did anything wrong.
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 “Canadian workers are resilient.”About workers’ resilience, not the question put about his conduct.
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 we can show numbers that show the Canadian economy is very resilient.”Repeats figures on economic resilience, not the question of whether he did anything wrong.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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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Analysed on 2026-10-20