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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

46 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Don Davies (NDP)

“Mr. Chair, the Prime Minister made a campaign promise to protect pharmacare and sign agreements with all outstanding provinces and territories, yet the government has refused to sign any new agreements or allocate funding to cover all Canadians. Can the minister explain to the millions of people who cannot afford their medication why this promise has been broken?”

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

Positioning 87%Promise 13%

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

Mr. Chair, Positioning · 40 wordsCanadians know that they can always trust the government to protect programs that are key to Canadians.Unearned certainty I think that, in terms of national affordability benefits for Canadians, we have always been there to support Canadians in times of need.Positioning Promise · 6 wordsWe will continue to do so.Partly on pointVague promise

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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 · 13

2 of 7 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 “Canadians know that they can always trust the government to protect programs that are key to Canadians.”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 think that, in terms of national affordability benefits for Canadians, we have always been there to support Canadians in times of need.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 of 7 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 “Canadians know that they can always trust the government to protect programs that are key to Canadians.”A general claim of protecting key programs that does not address the pharmacare agreements or funding 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 “I think that, in terms of national affordability benefits for Canadians, we have always been there to support Canadians in times of need.”About general support for affordability, not the pharmacare promise or the provinces in question.
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 will continue to do so.”A pledge to continue supporting Canadians that does not address the pharmacare commitments asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 48

2 of 7 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Canadians know”The speaker asserts what all Canadians think as a formula in place of any source or evidence.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to do so”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how the support will continue.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-20