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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Democratic Institutions 2026-06-17

94 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Christine Normandin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals are confusing their parliamentary majority with the right to do what they want, when they want. The time allocations never seem to stop, which is especially odd considering that their bills are certain to pass. Yesterday, it was Bill C‑30, which authorizes the government to approve the use of previously banned pesticides. Today, it is Bill C‑22, which authorizes the invasive surveillance of Canadians. That comes on top of lots of other legislation, like the legislation arising from Bill C‑5, under which the Prime Minister is giving himself the power to circumvent laws. Are the Liberals so quick to resort to time allocations because they want to keep the public in the dark about the scope of their abuse of power?”

Statement grade

C–

58 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 44%Positioning 37%Promise 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 41 wordswhat Quebeckers and Canadians see is that we have a lot to get done. I am pleased to speak to Bill C‑30, a bill that is going to help families and workers, ¹and that contains important measures for advancing Canada’s economy. Positioning · 35 wordsI am sure that our Bloc Québécois colleagues want to contribute to building a more prosperous Quebec.Partly on point On this side of the House, we will always stand up, we will always be ready to work, PositioningVague promisePromise · 18 wordsand together, we are going to drive the economy of this country and the economy of Quebec forward.Off 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 · 56

2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am sure that our Bloc Québécois colleagues want to contribute to building a more prosperous Quebec.”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 will always stand up, we will always be ready to work,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 28

6 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 “what Quebeckers and Canadians see is that we have a lot to get done.”About the government’s legislative agenda generally, not whether time allocation is used to hide abuse of power.
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 am pleased to speak to Bill C‑30, a bill that is going to help families and workers,”About Bill C-30’s merits, not the question of why time allocation is being used.
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 that contains important measures for advancing Canada’s economy.”About the bill’s economic measures, not the question asked about time allocation.
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 am sure that our Bloc Québécois colleagues want to contribute to building a more prosperous Quebec.”An appeal to the Bloc’s interest in prosperity, not the question of why time allocation is used.
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 will always stand up, we will always be ready to work,”Praise of the government side’s readiness to work, not 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 “and together, we are going to drive the economy of this country and the economy of Quebec forward.”About driving the economy forward, not the question of time allocation or abuse of power.

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 · 55

2 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 “we will always stand up, we will always be ready to work”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition, just a pledge of general readiness.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are going to drive the economy of this country and the economy of Quebec forward”An economic pledge with no actor-specific measure, date or way to judge success.

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“Bill C‑30, a bill that is going to help families and workers”Bill C-30 is described as a bill that will help families and workers.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20