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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

139 words · 11 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Kody Blois (Liberal)

“Mr. Chair, the hon. member for Waterloo is a great colleague. She and I have talked a lot about Canada’s fiscal position. We have a AAA credit rating. We have the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7. We have a strong fiscal position. I do not want the minister to take a whole lot of time, because I only have two minutes, but does he have quick comments on Canada’s fiscal position and how he would message that to Canadians?”

Statement grade

30 / 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.

Aside 53%Thanks 28%Claims 19%

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

Aside · 32 wordsAs I said, Mr. Chair, the questions are getting better and better. I think we will ask if we should extend a bit now because we are getting into the real issues.Aside Thanks · 12 wordsI want to thank the member for Waterloo, who hosted me recently.Thanks Claims · 9 wordsWe have seen so much innovation in that region.Off point Mr. Chair, Aside · 41 wordsI know you do not have the time to travel with me everywhere I go in the country, but you should come once to Waterloo with me. You would see that the member of Parliament is so well respected by everyone.Aside Claims · 18 wordsShe represents the University of Waterloo.¹ Every person I have met there knows the work she is doing.Off point Thanks · 27 wordsShe has been an amazing ambassador for the innovation and the work in Waterloo. I want to applaud her and celebrate her work. She has been a—Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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 · 18

9 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “As I said, Mr. Chair, the questions are getting better and better.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I think we will ask if we should extend a bit now because we are getting into the real issues.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank the member for Waterloo, who hosted me recently.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I know you do not have the time to travel with me everywhere I go in the country,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but you should come once to Waterloo with me.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “You would see that the member of Parliament is so well respected by everyone.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “She has been an amazing ambassador for the innovation and the work in Waterloo.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to applaud her and celebrate her work.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “She has been a—”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

6 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We have seen so much innovation in that region.”About innovation in the Waterloo region, not Canada’s fiscal position or its messaging.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I know you do not have the time to travel with me everywhere I go in the country,”An aside about the Chair travelling, not the fiscal position asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but you should come once to Waterloo with me.”An invitation to visit Waterloo, not the fiscal position asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “You would see that the member of Parliament is so well respected by everyone.”Praise of the member’s local respect, not the fiscal position asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “She represents the University of Waterloo.”About the member’s riding and university, not the fiscal position asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Every person I have met there knows the work she is doing.”About recognition of the member’s work, not the fiscal position asked about.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“She represents the University of Waterloo.”The University of Waterloo is located within the federal electoral district of Waterloo, so its member of Parliament represents it.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20