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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

52 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Greg McLean (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, that is interesting, because most global CEOs are investing in the U.S. and Mexico, including in infrastructure, where it takes about one-third of the time to get a project built than it does here in Canada. Does the minister believe legislation like the Impact Assessment Act has made it easier or harder to build major projects in Canada?”

Statement grade

78 / 100, held down by Relevance

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 · 52 wordsthe global CEOs I talk to around the world, ³and there are many, value investments in Canada. They value predictability, stability and the rule of law. I just have to look at the recent investment of Shell as an example.¹ It sees Canada as playing a big role as an energy superpower.²Partly 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 5 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

5 of 5 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 “the global CEOs I talk to around the world,”About CEOs valuing Canada generally, not whether the Impact Assessment Act made projects easier or harder.
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 “and there are many, value investments in Canada.”Repeats praise for investment in Canada without addressing the legislation 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 “They value predictability, stability and the rule of law.”About what CEOs value in Canada, not the effect of the Impact Assessment Act on project building.
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 just have to look at the recent investment of Shell as an example.”Cites a single investment as an example rather than answering about the legislation’s effect.
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 “It sees Canada as playing a big role as an energy superpower.”About Shell’s view of Canada’s energy role, not the Impact Assessment Act question.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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 · 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“the recent investment of Shell”Shell recently made a large investment in Canada.search
2“It sees Canada as playing a big role as an energy superpower”Shell sees Canada as playing a big role as an energy superpower.search
3“the global CEOs I talk to around the world”Many global CEOs around the world value investments in Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20