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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

225 words · 15 sentences · 18 clauses

Replying to Kody Blois (Liberal)

“Mr. Chair, I represent the largest agricultural riding in Atlantic Canada. Kings—Hants is home to a whole series of different commodity groups and one is the wine sector. We have an emerging grape and wine sector in Kings—Hants. The hon. minister had an opportunity to visit the riding. I know he is a great friend to the agricultural community across the country. One program that is of deep interest to the wine and grape sector is the wine sector support program. The hon. minister was part of the cabinet in the last government that helped put this program together. I compliment him on his leadership. This program does not sunset until the next fiscal year, but some of the wine growers in the community that I represent have highlighted it as a great initiative of the federal government being involved in agriculture under a trade-compliant program. I do not expect the minister tonight to have an answer about the future of that program, but he knows the importance of the wine sector across the country. I am wondering if the minister might talk about that industry, whether it is in Niagara, the Okanagan, Kings—Hants or areas of Brome-Missisquoi. Maybe he could share some of his experience as a member of Parliament in seeing that first-hand and what it means across the country.”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 100, held down by Signal

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Claims 26%Thanks 48%Reasoning 9%Positioning 16%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 20 wordsthe member brought me to a number of wineries and a number of food producers.¹ Together, we had round tables. Thanks · 23 wordsI also think of my colleague who is a farmer who I see in the House tonight. These farmers need to be celebrated.Thanks Claims · 6 wordsThey put food on the table. Reasoning · 21 wordsThat is why the national food security strategy is so important, and that is why supporting our farmers is so important.Partly on point Thanks · 7 wordsThe member went beyond his normal duty.Thanks Claims · 20 wordsHe went to China, along with the Premier of Saskatchewan, to defend the industry and to defend our canola farmers.² Positioning · 8 wordsWe have always been there for our farmers.Positioning Claims · 12 wordsWe have members in our caucus who have deep experience in farming. Positioning · 29 wordsThis is the richness of the people who are working on the government benches. They have personal experience, they know how the industry works and they give us advice.PositioningPartly on point Thanks · 79 wordsI would say that the member for Kings—Hants is one great example. I could name a number of other colleagues who I see in the House tonight who are also contributing very much to the work we are doing. I want to celebrate them tonight, because not only are they helping us to shape policy, but they are the best of the best in representing the interests of their constituents and bringing their experience to this House of Commons.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 · 29

11 of 19 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 also think of my colleague who is a farmer who I see in the House tonight.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “These farmers need to be celebrated.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The member went beyond his normal duty.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We have always been there for our farmers.”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 “This is the richness of the people who are working on the government benches.”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 “They have personal experience, they know how the industry works and they give us advice.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would say that the member for Kings—Hants is one great example.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I could name a number of other colleagues who I see in the House tonight who are also contributing very much to the work we are doing.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to celebrate them tonight,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “because not only are they helping us to shape policy,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “but they are the best of the best in representing the interests of their constituents and bringing their experience to this House of Commons.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 53

8 of 19 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 “They put food on the table.”About farmers generally, not the wine sector.
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 national food security strategy is so important,”About the national food security strategy, not the wine sector.
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 that is why supporting our farmers is so important.”About supporting farmers in general, not the wine sector.
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 “He went to China, along with the Premier of Saskatchewan, to defend the industry and to defend our canola farmers.”About the canola trade mission to China, a different part of agriculture than the wine sector 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 have always been there for our farmers.”About the government’s support for farmers generally, not the wine sector.
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 members in our caucus who have deep experience in farming.”About caucus members’ farming experience, not the wine sector.
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 richness of the people who are working on the government benches.”Praise of government members, not the wine sector.
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 “They have personal experience, they know how the industry works and they give us advice.”About members’ advice on farming generally, not the wine sector.

Respect · 100

0 of 19 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 19 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“the member brought me to a number of wineries and a number of food producers”Kody Blois, the member for Kings—Hants, took François-Philippe Champagne to visit wineries and food producers in his riding.search
2“He went to China, along with the Premier of Saskatchewan, to defend the industry and to defend our canola farmers”Kody Blois travelled to China with the Premier of Saskatchewan to advocate for the canola industry and canola farmers.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20