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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

49 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Sandra Cobena (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, I will be splitting my time with the member for Calgary East. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is considered the gold standard, and its success is driven by reinvested budget surpluses and oil and gas revenue. Where is the $25-billion seed money coming from for Canada’s fund?”

Statement grade

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Claims 100%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 49 wordsI am happy to see that my colleague is talking about the Canada Strong fund.¹ As she mentioned, Nordic countries have already created, in their way, something quite similar. I think it was about time that Canada created one of these pillars of investments to be able to create—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 3 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

3 of 3 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 am happy to see that my colleague is talking about the Canada Strong fund.”Remarks on the member raising the fund, without addressing the source of the seed money.
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 “As she mentioned, Nordic countries have already created, in their way, something quite similar.”About Nordic countries’ similar funds, not where the $25 billion would come from.
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 it was about time that Canada created one of these pillars of investments to be able to create—”States the fund’s purpose as a pillar of investment, not the source of its seed money.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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

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 Canada Strong fund”Canada has a fund called the Canada Strong fund.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20