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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

68 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Jasraj Hallan (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, the minister can just clearly say that, no, he will not be involved. Obviously, it is very concerning that he cannot clearly tell Canadians that he will not be involved in the appointment of these board members. Can he stand on his feet and clearly tell Canadians that he will not be involved in appointing board members to this new debt fund?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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

Procedure 34%Reasoning 22%Claims 21%Promise 24%

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

Mr. Chair, Procedure · 15 wordsI have been doing this for hours tonight.² I will repeat what I have said.Procedure Reasoning · 15 wordsWe understand very clearly that governance is key when setting up a sovereign wealth fund, Partly on pointClaims · 14 wordsand it is going to be at arm’s length from the Government of Canada.¹ Procedure · 8 wordsWe said that very clearly from the get-go.Procedure Promise · 16 wordsWe are going to be consulting to incorporate best practices that we see around the world.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 62

3 of 6 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I have been doing this for hours tonight.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will repeat what I have said.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “We said that very clearly from the get-go.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 63

2 of 6 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 “We understand very clearly that governance is key when setting up a sovereign wealth fund,”About the general importance of governance, not whether the minister will be involved in the appointments.
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 “We are going to be consulting to incorporate best practices that we see around the world.”About consulting on best practices, not about the minister’s role in the appointments.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 62

1 of 6 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 “We are going to be consulting to incorporate best practices”The commitment names no one who will consult, whom, when, or how practices would be incorporated.

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“it is going to be at arm’s length from the Government of Canada”The sovereign wealth fund being set up by the finance minister will be at arm’s length from the Government of Canada.search
2“I have been doing this for hours tonight”The minister had been answering questions in the committee of the whole for hours on the night of May 26, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20