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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

108 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, clearly the minister was not aware. The number is 14.3%, according to the latest StatsCan numbers. That is a very high youth unemployment rate, including against international peers. I am sorry that the minister is not willing to acknowledge tonight that we are facing a youth unemployment crisis. He should acknowledge that, and he should support the necessary actions to address it. In particular, in today’s human resources committee report, there is a recommendation endorsed by all parties to reduce taxes and red tape in order to address concerns about how the taxation and regulatory environment has limited productivity growth and held back youth unemployment. Does he agree with that all-party recommendation, and will he act on it?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 68 / 100

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

Thanks 10%Positioning 37%Claims 42%Promise 11%

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

Mr. Chair, Thanks · 11 wordsI want to thank my colleague for focusing on youth unemployment.Thanks Positioning · 13 wordsIt is something that every member of the House should be focusing on.Positioning Claims · 30 wordsThat is why the government has taken action.Vague promise Team Canada strong is going to provide the opportunity and possibility for 80,000 to 100,000 young Canadians to get into the trades.¹ Positioning · 18 wordsWe want them to help us build Canada strong. We want them to help us build this country.Positioning Claims · 15 wordsThis is the kind of measure that is going to help youth in the country, Promise · 12 wordsbut we can always look at measures that do more for them. Positioning · 9 wordsWe want to support our youth in our country.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise

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 · 48

5 of 15 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 for focusing on youth unemployment.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is something that every member of the House should be focusing on.”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 “We want them to help us build Canada strong.”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 “We want them to help us build this country.”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 “We want to support our youth in our country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

8 of 15 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 “It is something that every member of the House should be focusing on.”A general statement that all members should focus on youth unemployment, not a response on the recommendation 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 “That is why the government has taken action.”Asserts the government has acted generally, without addressing the tax and red tape recommendation.
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 “Team Canada strong is going to provide the opportunity and possibility for 80,000 to 100,000 young Canadians to get into the trades.”Names a trades opportunity program rather than answering whether the minister agrees with the recommendation.
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 want them to help us build Canada strong.”General rhetoric about youth helping build the country, not a response to the question put.
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 want them to help us build this country.”General rhetoric about building the country, not a response to the question put.
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 is the kind of measure that is going to help youth in the country,”Praises the measure as helpful to youth without addressing the recommendation 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 “but we can always look at measures that do more for them.”Says more could always be done, but commits to nothing on the recommendation 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 “We want to support our youth in our country.”A general statement of support for youth, not an answer on the recommendation or action.

Respect · 100

0 of 15 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 · 78

2 of 15 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 “the government has taken action”The speaker claims action on behalf of the government without naming any measure, actor detail, or result.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We want to support our youth in our country”The commitment names no measure, date, or success condition for how youth will be supported.

Claims · 1

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“80,000 to 100,000 young Canadians to get into the trades”The government says Team Canada strong will provide the opportunity for 80,000 to 100,000 young Canadians to get into the trades.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20