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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

77 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Melissa Lantsman (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, that is all true, but it does not answer my question. RBC analyzed the full decade from 2015 to 2024, years during which the minister held senior cabinet responsibilities. Can he tell the House the net investment figure in that period? How many net dollars left Canada under his leadership?”

Statement grade

A–

89 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Claims 100%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 77 wordsI have good news for my colleague. In fact, we have received a record level of investment.¹ I think it is the highest number in the last 20 years.² I can reassure her that wherever I go internationally, people value the stability, predictability and opportunities they see in Canada. At this time, the executive director of the International Energy Agency has said that energy architecture is being redesigned and Canada is going to play a major role.³Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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 · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 · 59

1 of 1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “Canada is going to play a major role”A commitment about Canada’s future role with no actor, date, measure or success condition named.

Claims · 3

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“we have received a record level of investment”Canada has received a record level of investment.search
2“the highest number in the last 20 years”Canada’s current investment level is the highest in the last 20 years.search
3“the executive director of the International Energy Agency has said that energy architecture is being redesigned and Canada is going to play a major role”The executive director of the International Energy Agency has said that energy architecture is being redesigned and Canada is going to play a major role.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20