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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

366 words · 22 sentences · 25 clauses

Replying to Kody Blois (Liberal)

“Mr. Chair, it is a privilege to be able to join today’s debate on the estimates and be able to put good questions on behalf of the good people of Kings—Hants to the Minister of Finance. I want to start by saying, having served for seven years as a member of Parliament, I appreciate the work of the hon. member from Shawinigan. I appreciate his work in his capacity in a variety of files. I have had the chance to see his leadership first-hand. I want to start by talking about renewable energy. In Nova Scotia, we have seen a tremendous and successful growth of wind power generation. This government has made important decisions around protecting Canada’s steel industry, notably putting a surtax on fabricated wind towers that are generated outside of Canada. I know Marmen, for example, in Quebec is a great example of that leadership in Canadian fabricated wind towers. I have had proponents in Nova Scotia come to me to talk about projects, particularly those that are already under construction or those that have a power purchase agreement. The ability to pivot at this point in the game is quite difficult. They are certainly looking at using Canadian supply chains now that we have the surtax in place. I want to give compliments to the minister. We have a remission order for fabricated wind towers that were already under construction. Some proponents have suggested an ability to use proponents that already have a power purchase agreement would be a reasonable balancing to make sure that some of these projects can go forward. I know it is a difficult balance. Is the minister aware of this? Is it something that he could at least consider in the days ahead?”

Statement grade

64 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 55%Claims 18%Reasoning 15%Promise 11%

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

Mr. Chair, Thanks · 40 wordslet me take a moment to thank the member for Kings—Hants. Everyone in Nova Scotia should know that this member in particular has played a key role in helping us shape our policy. He embodies the best of the best.Thanks Claims · 8 wordsLike my colleagues here tonight, they are MPs. Thanks · 7 wordsThey are standing up for their communities.Thanks Claims · 18 wordsIt is fairly late for those who are watching at home. We are getting close to 11 p.m., Thanks · 65 wordsand these members are here working hard to represent their constituents, to participate in democracy and to hold debates. I would say the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister has been playing a big role. The people of Kings—Hants should be very proud of their member of Parliament because he has spoken not only for them, but also for Nova Scotia and the wind industry, ThanksClaims · 20 wordswhich we know is very important. We have put together a strategy to double the electricity generation in this country.¹ Reasoning · 38 wordsOftentimes, we say demography is destiny. I would say that energy is destiny. If we produce more energy in this country, it is certainly going to help our businesses. It is going to help this country to grow.Partly on point Thanks · 10 wordsThe member is right that Marmen is a great company.Thanks Claims · 21 wordsI have been working with him, with the premier of Nova Scotia and the Atlantic premiers to strike that right balance. Promise · 41 wordsWe need to make sure that projects under construction can benefit from a remission so that we have a framework that, on one hand, supports a key industry in our country and, on the other hand, allows projects to go forward.² Thanks · 24 wordsI want to thank him for his leadership in informing me and the Government of Canada on how we can strike this right balance.Thanks Reasoning · 17 wordsWe would expect a member of Parliament to work with the government and to work with ministers. Thanks · 57 wordsI have seen his example. I am looking around at all my colleagues who have played such a key role in making sure that their policies are reflected in the budget that we presented and in the spring economic update.³ On behalf of everyone in Kings—Hants, I just want to thank the member for his outstanding work.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 34

13 of 18 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 “let me take a moment to thank the member for Kings—Hants.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Everyone in Nova Scotia should know that this member in particular has played a key role in helping us shape our policy.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “He embodies the best of the best.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “They are standing up for their communities.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and these members are here working hard to represent their constituents, to participate in democracy and to hold debates.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would say the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister has been playing a big role.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The people of Kings—Hants should be very proud of their member of Parliament because he has spoken not only for them,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “but also for Nova Scotia and the wind industry,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The member is right that Marmen is a great company.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank him for his leadership in informing me and the Government of Canada on how we can strike this right balance.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I have seen his example.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I am looking around at all my colleagues who have played such a key role in making sure that their policies are reflected in the budget that we presented and in the spring economic update.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “On behalf of everyone in Kings—Hants, I just want to thank the member for his outstanding work.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 78

5 of 18 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 “We have put together a strategy to double the electricity generation in this country.”About a national electricity-generation strategy, not the remission order 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 “Oftentimes, we say demography is destiny.”A general reflection on energy and demography, not the point 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 “I would say that energy is destiny.”A general remark that energy is destiny, not the point 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 “If we produce more energy in this country, it is certainly going to help our businesses.”About energy production helping businesses generally, not the remission 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 “It is going to help this country to grow.”About national growth from energy production, not the remission question.

Respect · 100

0 of 18 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 18 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 · 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“We have put together a strategy to double the electricity generation in this country.”The government has put together a strategy to double the electricity generation in Canada.search
2“projects under construction can benefit from a remission so that we have a framework that, on one hand, supports a key industry in our country and, on the other hand, allows projects to go forward.”The government needs a framework where projects under construction can benefit from a remission to support industry and allow projects to continue.search
3“their policies are reflected in the budget that we presented and in the spring economic update.”The colleagues ensured their policies were reflected in the budget presented and the spring economic update.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20