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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-09

96 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, apparently, he does not believe in the Prime Minister’s ability to answer questions. The Minister of Finance has spent the last 10 years announcing the worst growth results. Now he is telling falsehoods. He says that Canada’s growth puts it in second place. Under this Prime Minister, Canada is in last place. It is the only G7 or G20 country that is bankrupt. Today, Equifax Canada reported a 39% drop in the number of new companies. When is the government going to get out of the way and end this recession?”

Statement grade

Average 63 / 100

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

Positioning 25%Claims 59%Promise 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 9 wordsI will take no lessons from the Conservative leader.Positioning Claims · 57 wordsThe only job he has had in the past 10 years is being here, in the House.Off point Canadians know that we, on this side of the House, are building a resilient economy, a more prosperous economy, the strongest economy in the G7.²Unearned certainty Even the International Monetary Fund recently said that Canada is in the strongest position fiscally.¹ Positioning · 15 wordsOn this side of the House, we believe in Canadians. We believe in Canada’s destiny, PositioningPromise · 15 wordsand we will fight every day to build a more prosperous Canada for all Canadians.Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 69

3 of 12 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I will take no lessons from the Conservative leader.”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 “On this side of the House, we believe in Canadians.”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 “We believe in Canada’s destiny,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 33

7 of 12 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 “I will take no lessons from the Conservative leader.”A personal remark toward the questioner, not the recession or the policies 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 “The only job he has had in the past 10 years is being here, in the House.”About the questioner’s employment history, not the question 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 “Canadians know that we, on this side of the House, are building a resilient economy, a more prosperous economy, the strongest economy in the G7.”Boasts of the government’s economic record without addressing the recession or reversing the deficit policies 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 “Even the International Monetary Fund recently said that Canada is in the strongest position fiscally.”Cites the IMF’s view of Canada’s fiscal position, which does not answer when the recession will end or the policies reversed.
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 “On this side of the House, we believe in Canadians.”A general statement of belief in Canadians, not an answer to the 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 “We believe in Canada’s destiny,”A general statement about Canada’s destiny, not the recession or the policies 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 “and we will fight every day to build a more prosperous Canada for all Canadians.”A pledge to keep building prosperity, which does not answer when the government will act on the recession.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 52

2 of 12 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Canadians know”The speaker asserts what all Canadians supposedly know instead of offering a source for the claim.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will fight every day to build a more prosperous Canada”The commitment names no action, measure, date, or success condition.

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 International Monetary Fund recently said that Canada is in the strongest position fiscally”The International Monetary Fund recently said that Canada is in the strongest fiscal position.search
2“the strongest economy in the G7”Canada has the strongest economy in the G7.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20