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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

75 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Eric Lefebvre (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, I have been involved in provincial and federal politics for 10 years. I have to give the minister credit: He came well prepared for the question period when he realized it was a possibility. I congratulate his team. On March 25, the Prime Minister said that affordability has not been good for over a decade. I want to know whether the minister shares the Prime Minister’s opinion.”

Statement grade

77 / 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.

Thanks 8%Reasoning 15%Claims 77%

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

Mr. Chair, Thanks · 6 wordsI want to thank my colleague.Thanks Reasoning · 11 wordsI think it is important to be very aware of realities. Claims · 58 wordsMy colleague comes from a rural region too. As members who work in rural communities more specifically, we are keenly aware of our constituents’ reality. What I can say is that affordability is one of the issues that concerns all Canadians. That is why we acted with diligence and care to help Canadians in their time of need.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 · 90

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank my colleague.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

5 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 “I think it is important to be very aware of realities.”A general remark about being aware of realities, not an answer to whether he shares the opinion.
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 “My colleague comes from a rural region too.”About the member’s riding and shared rural experience, not the opinion 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 “As members who work in rural communities more specifically, we are keenly aware of our constituents’ reality.”About members’ awareness of constituents, not the Prime Minister’s statement on affordability.
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 “What I can say is that affordability is one of the issues that concerns all Canadians.”Stays on the subject of affordability but does not say whether he shares the Prime Minister’s view of the past decade.
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 “That is why we acted with diligence and care to help Canadians in their time of need.”Offers the government’s own actions on affordability without saying whether he agrees with the opinion asked about.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20