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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-09-22

141 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Brad Vis (Conservative). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the Minister of Finance for agreeing to bring forward Bill C-38. Thanks to relentless pressure from the Conservatives, we have some taxation relief today. The finance minister outlined a series of other measures related to affordability. We should note in the House of Commons today that the government is doing better on its finances because of the high price of oil. Much of that oil actually flows through my riding; 37% of all oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline goes right through the Sumas Prairie where we had the big flood in 2021. That area is very vulnerable. In the MOU signed between the federal government and the Province of B.C. this summer, they committed to providing $20 million for funding the study, but there was no final commitment to put in the pump station to protect the most agriculturally significant lands in the province, the Trans Mountain pipeline and where they wanted to build a new pipeline. Would the finance minister be able to outline to the House whether the government will fund a new pump station to protect future investments in the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor, British Columbia’s most significant agricultural lands and—”

Statement grade

30 / 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.

Thanks 17%Positioning 18%Claims 24%Promise 40%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 19 wordsthat is a very important question that my hon. colleague posed, and I thank him for raising the issue.Thanks Positioning · 19 wordsIt is great to hear an MP from British Columbia supporting the ambitious agenda we have set for ourselves.Positioning Claims · 34 wordsI will state the words of the executive director of the International Energy Agency, who recently said that the world energy architecture is being redesigned, ¹and Canada is going to be at the centre. Positioning · 7 wordsThis is a project for all Canadians.Positioning Promise · 57 wordsWith great attention to the comment he made, we want to make sure that we develop our resources in a sustainable and responsible way.Vague promise The member can trust the government to always do that with all the partners, the Province of British Columbia and indigenous nations.Vague promise We are going to do what is right for this country, Off pointVague promiseThanks · 5 wordsand I welcome his question.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 58

5 of 15 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 “that is a very important question that my hon. colleague posed,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I thank him for raising the issue.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is great to hear an MP from British Columbia supporting the ambitious agenda we have set for ourselves.”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 “This is a project for all Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I welcome his question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

7 of 15 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is great to hear an MP from British Columbia supporting the ambitious agenda we have set for ourselves.”Praise of a member supporting the government’s agenda, not the fuel tax measures in the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I will state the words of the executive director of the International Energy Agency, who recently said that the world energy architecture is being redesigned,”About global energy architecture being redesigned, not the bill’s fuel excise tax changes.
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 Canada is going to be at the centre.”About Canada’s place in the world energy redesign, not the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “This is a project for all Canadians.”A general statement about a project for Canadians, not the bill’s measures.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “With great attention to the comment he made, we want to make sure that we develop our resources in a sustainable and responsible way.”About developing resources sustainably, a subject the bill does not touch.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The member can trust the government to always do that with all the partners, the Province of British Columbia and indigenous nations.”About working with B.C. and indigenous partners on resource development, not the fuel excise tax bill.
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 are going to do what is right for this country,”A general pledge to do what is right, not about the bill’s contents.

Respect · 100

0 of 15 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 · 46

3 of 15 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 want to make sure that we develop our resources in a sustainable and responsible way”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “The member can trust the government to always do that”An open-ended assurance with no actor’s specific action or test for keeping it.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are going to do what is right for this country”A commitment whose content and success condition are entirely unstated.

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“the executive director of the International Energy Agency, who recently said that the world energy architecture is being redesigned”The executive director of the International Energy Agency recently said that the world energy architecture is being redesigned.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20