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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

61 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Jasraj Hallan (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, the minister, under his government, created a green slush fund at one point where appointed board members gave around $59 million to their Liberal insider friends. This was a huge Liberal scandal that took place during their tenure. Is this another green slush fund?”

Statement grade

C+

66 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Positioning 62%Claims 38%

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

Mr. Chair, Positioning · 28 wordsI reject the premise of the question. I would say to Canadians who are watching at home that I hope they see what is being talked about here.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 23 wordsCanada is creating an instrument to create collective wealth and for Canadians to be able to invest and be part of that creation.¹ Positioning · 10 wordsI just hope that our Conservative colleagues would show more—Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 36

3 of 4 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I reject the premise of the question.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I would say to Canadians who are watching at home that I hope they see what is being talked about here.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I just hope that our Conservative colleagues would show more—”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 80

1 of 4 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 would say to Canadians who are watching at home that I hope they see what is being talked about here.”It comments on the tone of the exchange rather than addressing whether the fund resembles the green slush fund.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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“Canada is creating an instrument to create collective wealth”Canada’s government is creating an investment instrument intended to build collective wealth for Canadians, the debt fund discussed in this debate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20