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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-11

78 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I think the tone I used was appropriate, considering how wasteful the party across the way has been all these years. I know that it must be hard for the Prime Minister to get used to life in the public service after having enjoyed the perks of working for a private company like Brookfield. However, it is important to understand that each trip costs an average of $70,000 in food and drink. That is not the cost of the plane, nor is it the cost of fuel; it is just the bill for food and drink. At a time when food banks are seeing greater demand than ever, how can the Prime Minister justify this to Canadian taxpayers?”

Statement grade

D+

51 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 42%Claims 23%Positioning 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 33 wordsI would also like to offer my sympathies to the family and friends of Constable Marc Pinizzotto. The thoughts of every member of the House go out to him and his family today.Thanks Claims · 18 wordsTo answer my colleague’s question, our government is making generational investments in infrastructure, housing, competitiveness, innovation and defence.¹Vague promise Positioning · 27 wordsEvery member of our government is working on attracting investment, and the Prime Minister is making Canadians proud not just here at home, but around the world.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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 · 21

5 of 10 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would also like to offer my sympathies to the family and friends of Constable Marc Pinizzotto.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The thoughts of every member of the House go out to him and his family today.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Every member of our government is working on attracting investment,”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 “and the Prime Minister is making Canadians proud not just here at home,”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 “but around the world.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

4 of 10 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.

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 “To answer my colleague’s question, our government is making generational investments in infrastructure, housing, competitiveness, innovation and defence.”Lists the government’s investment priorities without addressing the justification for the catering spending 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 “Every member of our government is working on attracting investment,”About attracting investment generally, not the catering expenses questioned.
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 the Prime Minister is making Canadians proud not just here at home,”Praise of the Prime Minister’s work at home, not the spending the question raised.
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 “but around the world.”Praise of the Prime Minister’s standing abroad, not a justification of the catering costs.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 57

1 of 10 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 “our government is making generational investments”The commitment names broad areas but no measure, actor, date, or success condition by which the investments can be checked.

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“our government is making generational investments in infrastructure, housing, competitiveness, innovation and defence.”The government is making generational investments in infrastructure, housing, competitiveness, innovation, and defence.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20