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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-09-21

112 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Luc Berthold (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, while families are cutting back on groceries, struggling to put a roof over their heads and putting off purchases, the Liberal government continues to spend recklessly. Our Conservative plan would result in savings of over $150 billion, or $10,000 per family, which would lower families’ tax burden and give them some breathing room. When will the Liberal government finally reduce its spending and adopt the Conservative plan to save money for all Canadians?”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 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 89%Procedure 4%The ask 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 25 wordseveryone in the House is aware that affordability is a key concern for Canadians.Unearned certainty We are talking about the cost of groceries, housing and gas.Partly on point Procedure · 4 wordsI have good news.Procedure Claims · 75 wordsWe have taken action in all three of those areas. First, we presented a generational plan to build more housing across the country to help Canadian families. Second, together with the Prime Minister, we introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, ¹which will help families across the country. Another piece of good news is that, later today, I will have the opportunity to introduce a bill that will help families with the cost of gas.² The ask · 8 wordsI hope that the Conservatives will support it.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
Echo ×29“We introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.” Said 29 times by 19 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 95

1 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I have good news.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

8 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 “everyone in the House is aware that affordability is a key concern for Canadians.”It agrees affordability matters but does not address adopting the plan or reducing spending.
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 “We are talking about the cost of groceries, housing and gas.”It lists affordability costs without answering the question about spending cuts or the Conservative plan.
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 “We have taken action in all three of those areas.”It points to the government’s actions rather than answering whether spending will be reduced or the plan adopted.
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 “First, we presented a generational plan to build more housing across the country to help Canadian families.”It describes the government’s housing plan, an own approach rather than the spending 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 “Second, together with the Prime Minister, we introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit,”It describes the government’s groceries benefit rather than answering about spending cuts or the Conservative plan.
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 “which will help families across the country.”It continues describing the benefit’s effect on families without addressing what was 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 “Another piece of good news is that, later today, I will have the opportunity to introduce a bill that will help families with the cost of gas.”It announces a coming gas bill, an own measure rather than an answer on spending or the plan.
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 hope that the Conservatives will support it.”It invites Conservative support for the government’s bill rather than addressing the question about adopting their plan.

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 · 82

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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “everyone in the House is aware”The ‘everyone is aware’ formula asserts agreement as fact without any source.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“We introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.”Said 29 times by 19 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 2

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“we introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit”The government introduced the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.search
2“later today, I will have the opportunity to introduce a bill that will help families with the cost of gas”On September 21, 2026, Champagne said he would introduce a bill that day to help families with the cost of gas.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20