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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-10

78 words · 7 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I have a question for the Prime Minister. Just over 10 days ago, we learned that Canada was the only country with back-to-back shrinking economies in two quarters, the definition of a recession. Today we got even worse news from the Governor of the Bank of Canada, who said: the Canadian economy has remained soft and inflation has increased.... Economic weakness combined with rising inflation is a dilemma He used the word “weak” nine times to describe the Prime Minister’s economy. That translates into lost jobs, lost homes and bigger lineups at food banks. Will the Prime Minister stand today and reverse the Liberal policies that caused this recession?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Aside 21%Procedure 5%Claims 44%Promise 17%Reasoning 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 16 wordsI know it is Wednesday and the Leader of the Opposition is looking for good news.AsideOff point Procedure · 4 wordsLet me help him.Procedure Claims · 34 wordsFor Germany, it is 1.1%; ¹Italy, 0.6%; ²Japan, 0.8%; ³and the United Kingdom, 1.1%.⁴ For Canada, it is 1.7%.⁵ That is the growth projection for 2027.⁶ This is what the OECD said just recently. Promise · 13 wordsOn this side of the House, we are going to fight for Canadians, Vague promiseReasoning · 11 wordsbecause every day is a good day to fight for Canadians.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 69

2 of 6 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 “I know it is Wednesday and the Leader of the Opposition is looking for good news.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Let me help him.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 55

3 of 6 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 know it is Wednesday and the Leader of the Opposition is looking for good news.”
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “On this side of the House, we are going to fight for Canadians,”A pledge of the government’s own effort, not a response to the question about reversing policies.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “because every day is a good day to fight for Canadians.”Rhetorical self-praise about fighting for Canadians, not addressing the recession question.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 74

1 of 6 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 are going to fight for Canadians”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition attached.

Claims · 6

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“For Germany, it is 1.1%”The OECD projected growth of 1.1% for Germany in 2027.search
2“Italy, 0.6%”The OECD projected growth of 0.6% for Italy in 2027.search
3“Japan, 0.8%”The OECD projected growth of 0.8% for Japan in 2027.search
4“the United Kingdom, 1.1%”The OECD projected growth of 1.1% for the United Kingdom in 2027.search
5“For Canada, it is 1.7%”The OECD projected growth of 1.7% for Canada in 2027.search
6“That is the growth projection for 2027”The growth figures cited by the minister are OECD projections for 2027.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20