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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Agriculture and Agri-Food 2026-06-17

99 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Greg Fergus (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, Canada is one of the world’s largest food producers. However, too much of the food we produce is processed abroad, and too many Canadians still rely on high‑priced imports. Canadian farmers deserve more options for selling their products, and Canadians deserve more choices about where they buy their food. Could the Minister of Finance tell us how the first‑ever national food security strategy will help us produce and process more food right here in Canada, so that more Canadian food ends up on our plates and more money—”

Statement grade

B+

80 / 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 29%Positioning 14%Claims 57%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 29 wordsI would like to begin by thanking the member for Hull—Aylmer for his question and for all his leadership. I am sure that my colleagues will agree with me.Thanks Positioning · 3 wordsHe is right.Positioning Claims · 21 wordsLast week, we unveiled the national food security strategy, ¹because we know that food security is a top priority for Canadians.Partly on point Positioning · 11 wordsThese are flagship measures that will please everyone, even the Conservatives: PositioningClaims · 35 words$1 billion for food infrastructure, terminals and hubs, ²as well as $750 million to ensure that Canadians have access to more Canadian‑grown fruits and vegetables all year long.³ There are also measures to spur competition—

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What the tags mean

Signal · 50

4 of 5 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 like to begin by thanking the member for Hull—Aylmer for his question and for all his leadership.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I am sure that my colleagues will agree with me.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “He is right.”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 “These are flagship measures that will please everyone, even the Conservatives:”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 89

1 of 5 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 “because we know that food security is a top priority for Canadians.”States the priority of food security generally, without addressing how the strategy helps produce or process food here.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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 · 3

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“Last week, we unveiled the national food security strategy”The Government of Canada unveiled the national food security strategy in the week before June 17, 2026.search
2“$1 billion for food infrastructure, terminals and hubs”Canada’s national food security strategy includes $1 billion for food infrastructure, terminals and hubs.search
3“$750 million to ensure that Canadians have access to more Canadian‑grown fruits and vegetables all year long”Canada’s national food security strategy includes $750 million to improve Canadians’ year-round access to Canadian-grown fruits and vegetables.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20