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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Canada Revenue Agency 2026-06-16

95 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, the Canada Revenue Agency, or CRA, is being completely mismanaged. As a result, it has become a cakewalk for tax evaders to hack into the accounts of perfectly ordinary, honest people. Unfortunately, when people get hacked, it can takes months and months before the CRA can resolve their issues. I have a simple question for the minister responsible for national revenue. How many cases involving people who were hacked are currently being investigated by the CRA?”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Thanks 34%Claims 66%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 8 wordsI thank my colleague for his important question.Thanks Claims · 63 wordsMy colleague knows full well that 100 days ago we implemented a plan to address certain challenges we have observed in the service provided by the Canada Revenue Agency.¹ I can assure members that everyone working at the CRA is doing their best to serve Canadians well. They are ensuring tax integrity. They are ensuring that everyone pays their fair share of taxes.Partly on point Thanks · 24 wordsAs we head into summer, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the employees who work at the Canada Revenue Agency.Thanks

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 · 60

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank my colleague for his important question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As we head into summer, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the employees who work at the Canada Revenue Agency.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

4 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.

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 “My colleague knows full well that 100 days ago we implemented a plan to address certain challenges we have observed in the service provided by the Canada Revenue Agency.”About a plan implemented 100 days ago, not the number of hacked cases under investigation.
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 can assure members that everyone working at the CRA is doing their best to serve Canadians well.”About CRA employees’ efforts generally, not the number of hacked cases asked for.
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 “They are ensuring tax integrity.”About ensuring tax integrity generally, not the count of hack investigations.
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 “They are ensuring that everyone pays their fair share of taxes.”About fair tax collection generally, not the number of hacked-account cases.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“100 days ago we implemented a plan”The federal government implemented a plan to address service challenges at the Canada Revenue Agency about 100 days before June 16, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20