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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

64 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Hardy (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, it is interesting that the minister would mention fiscal responsibility. The deficit is forecasted to be $65 billion in 2027, $63.5 billion in 2028, $58 billion in 2029, $56 billion in 2030 and $53 billion in 2031. Under the previous prime minister, we had a $31-billion deficit. The Liberals boast about their fiscal responsibility, but I think they should show a bit more restraint. I am going to ask another question and go back to the one I asked earlier. The Liberals have created a sovereign debt fund. Are they aware that the British Parliament tried the same thing but refused to call it a sovereign wealth fund because it was built on debt? Is the minister aware of that?”

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.

Procedure 14%Claims 70%Reasoning 16%

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

Mr. Chair, Procedure · 9 wordsI will once again reassure my colleague this evening.Procedure Claims · 35 wordsCanada has the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, at 10.2%.¹ By way of comparison, Germany’s ratio is 47.2%, the U.K.’s ratio is 93.8%, the United States’ ratio is 96.7%, ²and France’s ratio is 108%.³ Reasoning · 10 wordsThis shows how well we are managing our public finances. Claims · 10 wordsOur debt-to-GDP ratio is the lowest among all G7 countries.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.
Echo ×17“We have the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7.” Said 17 times by 13 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will once again reassure my colleague this evening.”Procedure or throat-clearing: 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 “Canada has the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, at 10.2%.”About Canada’s debt-to-GDP ratio, not the UK fund question 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 “By way of comparison, Germany’s ratio is 47.2%, the U.K.’s ratio is 93.8%, the United States’ ratio is 96.7%,”Comparisons with other countries’ debt ratios, not the point put about the sovereign debt fund.
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 “and France’s ratio is 108%.”Another country’s debt ratio comparison, not the question asked.
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 “This shows how well we are managing our public finances.”A general claim of sound fiscal management, not an answer on the UK fund or the deficits raised.
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 “Our debt-to-GDP ratio is the lowest among all G7 countries.”Restates Canada’s debt-to-GDP standing, not the point put about the fund.

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.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“We have the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7.”Said 17 times by 13 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 3

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 has the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, at 10.2%”Canada has the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, at 10.2%.search
2“Germany’s ratio is 47.2%, the U.K.’s ratio is 93.8%, the United States’ ratio is 96.7%”Germany’s debt-to-GDP ratio is 47.2%, the United Kingdom’s is 93.8%, and the United States’ is 96.7%.search
3“France’s ratio is 108%”France’s debt-to-GDP ratio is 108%.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20