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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

94 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Sandra Cobena (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, my question was about diversifying investments. I did not receive an answer. Norway does not, in fact, invest the funds domestically. The minister is proposing exactly the opposite, to invest only in Canada. My next question is this: Norway, which is the best-in-class example, ensures that the fund is free from political interference, so how can the fund be independent if it is prioritizing public interests selected by politicians like himself?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Thanks 20%Claims 66%Positioning 14%

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

Mr. Chair, Thanks · 19 wordsmy colleague is very knowledgeable, as she was in finance for most of her career before being in politics.¹Thanks Claims · 62 wordsWe have been extremely clear about its governance, that it is going to be at arm’s length from the government and it will make its own independent decisions. What we have said is that the fund will invest in projects of national interest and also invest in Canadian companies.² A mandate like that is very consistent with other funds around the world. Positioning · 13 wordsI think she should see the benefit of creating collective wealth for Canadians.Positioning

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 · 61

3 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “my colleague is very knowledgeable,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “as she was in finance for most of her career before being in politics.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I think she should see the benefit of creating collective wealth for Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 2

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“she was in finance for most of her career before being in politics”Sandra Cobena worked in finance for most of her career before entering politics.search
2“the fund will invest in projects of national interest and also invest in Canadian companies”The government has said the fund will invest in projects of national interest and in Canadian companies.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20