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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

77 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, of course, we are always concerned about this issue, but these are not normal times. I wonder if the minister can confirm that he knows what the rate of youth unemployment is right now in the country and whether he thinks we are in a youth unemployment crisis.”

Statement grade

76 / 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.

Claims 30%Reasoning 62%Promise 8%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 23 wordswhat we are seeing in terms of youth unemployment in Canada is not unique to Canada.¹ We see this in other G7 countries.² Reasoning · 48 wordsWhat we are seeing is that the impact of what we are facing in the world in terms of uncertainty has affected a number of industries and has affected youth unemployment in particular. That is why I think we should be happy that we have team Canada strong. Promise · 6 wordsWe are going to provide opportunities—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 · 100

0 of 5 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 46

5 of 5 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 “what we are seeing in terms of youth unemployment in Canada is not unique to Canada.”About whether the trend is shared with other countries, not the rate asked for or whether it is a crisis.
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 see this in other G7 countries.”About comparisons with G7 countries, not the figure or crisis question put to the minister.
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 we are seeing is that the impact of what we are facing in the world in terms of uncertainty has affected a number of industries and has affected youth unemployment in particular.”About global uncertainty as a cause, giving no rate and no yes or no on a crisis.
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 I think we should be happy that we have team Canada strong.”Praises a government program instead of answering what was 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 “We are going to provide opportunities—”Begins describing a government program rather than the rate or crisis question.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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 · 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“what we are seeing in terms of youth unemployment in Canada is not unique to Canada”Youth unemployment in Canada is at levels similar to those in other G7 countries in 2026.search
2“We see this in other G7 countries”Other G7 countries are also experiencing elevated youth unemployment in 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20