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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-05-29

125 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Joël Godin (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, this morning, we learned that Canada is the only G7 country that is in a recession. What is more, according to one report, more than 50% of workers say that the cost of living has gone up. The Prime Minister told young Canadians that they would have to make sacrifices, and yet he is recklessly using the national credit card to pay for luxury inflight meals, while 2.2 million Canadians are relying on food banks to put food on the table. Why is this Liberal Prime Minister asking Canadians to tighten their belts while he and his friends are treating themselves to lavish meals on the dime of hard-working Canadians?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 71 / 100

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

Aside 16%Anecdote 10%Claims 66%Procedure 1%Promise 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 20 wordsit is odd to see the Conservatives looking so pleased this morning. I do not understand their attitude this morning.Aside Anecdote · 13 wordsI know the people of Portneuf. They are watching question period this morning.AnecdoteOff point Claims · 37 wordsThose who are watching understand that the world is facing headwinds in the global economy. People understand that there is a conflict in the Middle East, the most significant conflict we have seen in terms of energy.¹Partly on point Procedure · 1 wordsHowever, ProcedureClaims · 45 wordsbecause I know the people of Portneuf well, I know that they know that we have a plan.Vague promise We have a plan to invest in our country, a plan to invest in our young people, a plan to invest in our workers and our industry. Promise · 9 wordsThat is exactly what we are going to do.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 65

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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “it is odd to see the Conservatives looking so pleased this morning.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I do not understand their attitude this morning.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I know the people of Portneuf.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “They are watching question period this morning.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “However,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

9 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 question asked.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “it is odd to see the Conservatives looking so pleased this morning.”A remark on the Conservatives’ mood, not the question’s subject.
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 do not understand their attitude this morning.”A comment about the opposition’s attitude, not the question asked.
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 the people of Portneuf.”About knowing the people of Portneuf, not the recession or spending question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They are watching question period this morning.”About constituents watching question period, not the question’s subject.
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 “Those who are watching understand that the world is facing headwinds in the global economy.”About global economic headwinds, not what was asked about the Prime Minister’s spending.
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 “People understand that there is a conflict in the Middle East, the most significant conflict we have seen in terms of energy.”About the Middle East conflict and energy, touching the economy only in passing.
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 “because I know the people of Portneuf well, I know that they know that we have a plan.”About knowing the people of Portneuf, not answering what was asked.
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 a plan to invest in our country, a plan to invest in our young people, a plan to invest in our workers and our industry.”States the government’s investment plan without addressing the spending or sacrifice 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 “That is exactly what we are going to do.”Affirms the plan but does not answer what was asked.

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 · 75

1 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 “we have a plan”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, so it cannot be checked later.

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“there is a conflict in the Middle East”There is a conflict in the Middle East as of May 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20