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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

57 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kody Blois (Liberal)

“Mr. Chair, I am sorry I had to cut the minister off. He is great, but I have to get in one last question. I see the hon. member for South Shore—St. Margarets, who has done great work on China, on the file around lobsters and working with the government to remove tariffs. I see the hon. member for Labrador and the member for Avalon. I can say that it is fisheries that matter in Atlantic Canada. It is the base of our economy. I would be remiss as a member from Nova Scotia to not ask the minister in the time we have remaining to talk about small craft harbours and a generational investment. Why does the hon. minister not take us away on that happy note?”

Statement grade

33 / 100, held down by Signal

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Anecdote 96%Claims 4%

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

Mr. Chair, Anecdote · 55 wordsI am going to turn my back just for a second to say that the member for South Shore—St. Margarets came to my office to advocate for small craft harbours.¹ She was there. She put her fist on the table. She said that I needed to listen and that we are going to do something.Anecdote Claims · 2 wordsWe did—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.
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 · 3

5 of 11 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 story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I am going to turn my back just for a second to say that the member for South Shore—St.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Margarets came to my office to advocate for small craft harbours.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “She was there.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “She put her fist on the table.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “She said that I needed to listen and that we are going to do something.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 50

6 of 11 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 “I am going to turn my back just for a second to say that the member for South Shore—St.”It opens an anecdote about the member’s advocacy on small craft harbours, not yet the investment 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 “Margarets came to my office to advocate for small craft harbours.”It recounts the member’s advocacy on small craft harbours rather than the investment.
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 “She was there.”It continues the anecdote about the member’s advocacy rather than the investment.
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 “She put her fist on the table.”It continues the anecdote about the member’s advocacy rather than the investment.
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 “She said that I needed to listen and that we are going to do something.”It continues the anecdote about the member’s advocacy rather than the investment.
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 did—”It breaks off before saying what was done on small craft harbours.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 11 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“came to my office to advocate for small craft harbours”The member for South Shore—St. Margarets came to Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office to advocate for small craft harbours.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20