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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-17

114 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I think that the Minister of Finance is out of touch with reality. What we see on the ground, what we have observed, is that this is not working at all. What is more, a poll shows that 60% of Canadians are anxious because they do not have enough money and do not know how things will turn out. Then there are our entrepreneurs. As I said when I asked the first question: they have stopped investing. Those who are already in the United States are sending all their business there. That means job losses in Canada. Where is the good news in all this? Everything has come to a standstill. Nothing is moving forward. Does the Prime Minister realize that?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Positioning 16%Claims 70%Promise 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 8 wordswe hear the Conservatives talk against the economy.Positioning Claims · 80 wordsOn this side of the House, we are proud.Off point We are proud to have the most skilled workers in the world. We are proud to have an auto industry, a maritime industry, and an aerospace industry. We are proud to have critical minerals for the 21st century. We are proud to have abundant energy, renewable energy and nuclear energy. We are proud to be the only G7 country to have a free trade agreement with all the other G7 countries.¹ Promise · 16 wordsOn this side of the House, we will continue to support our entrepreneurs and our workers.Vague promise Positioning · 10 wordsWe will continue to be proud of the Canadian economy.PositioningVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 78

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “we hear the Conservatives talk against the economy.”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 will continue to be proud of the Canadian economy.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 79

2 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 “we hear the Conservatives talk against the economy.”A remark about the Conservatives’ talk rather than the state of the economy 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 “On this side of the House, we are proud.”An expression of pride in the government’s side, not a fact or reason on the economy’s condition.

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 · 70

2 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 will continue to support our entrepreneurs and our workers”A commitment with no measure, date or named action showing how the support will be given.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to be proud of the Canadian economy”A forward commitment with no actor-measure or success condition, only a stated feeling.

Claims · 1

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1“the only G7 country to have a free trade agreement with all the other G7 countries”Canada is the only G7 country that has a free trade agreement with all the other G7 countries.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20