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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Taxation 2026-09-22

117 words · 10 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Jessica Fancy (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, in the face of rising fuel prices driven by global instability, Canadians deserve real relief. I heard this from the families and businesses in my riding of South Shore—St. Margarets throughout the summer. They benefited from our government’s decision to suspend the fuel excise tax last spring, and they are hoping to see it extended. I have a question for the finance minister that I am hearing from my constituents. How are we helping Canadians pay less at the pump so they can keep more money in their pockets?”

Statement grade

Average 78 / 100

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

Thanks 9%Claims 19%Positioning 15%Promise 42%The ask 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 10 wordsI want to compliment my colleague from South Shore—St. Margarets.Thanks Claims · 16 wordsI have good news for her constituents. In fact, it is good news for all Canadians. Positioning · 14 wordsThe message we are sending to Canadians is that we are there for them.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise Promise · 49 wordsWe are going to support them at a time of need with a measure that is immediate, broad-based, Vague promiseand tangible and meaningful for families. I have the pleasure to announce in this House that we are going to extend the suspension of the excise fuel tax until January 2027.¹ Positioning · 3 wordsThis is meaningful.Positioning Claims · 6 wordsThis is going to help families. The ask · 19 wordsI hope every member of this House will stand up and vote in favour of it to support Canadians.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 70

4 of 9 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 want to compliment my colleague from South Shore—St.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Margarets.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The message we are sending to Canadians is that we are there for them.”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 meaningful.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 81

3 of 9 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 “I have good news for her constituents.”General praise that good news is coming, without yet saying what it is.
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 “In fact, it is good news for all Canadians.”General praise about the coming news, not yet the measure itself.
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 “The message we are sending to Canadians is that we are there for them.”A general message of support, without addressing help at the pump specifically.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 63

2 of 9 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 are there for them”A commitment of support with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “support them at a time of need”Promises support without naming any concrete measure; the actual measure is only specified later in clause 9.

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“we are going to extend the suspension of the excise fuel tax until January 2027”On September 22, 2026, the finance minister announced in the House that the government would extend the suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 2027.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20