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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Taxation 2026-09-24

114 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is not used to taking tough questions. He barely shows up to Parliament. When he is around the world— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister cannot stand and answer a question once his statements collide with the facts from his own government. He claimed that his tax would cost nothing. Then he claimed hilariously, as Liberals often do, that taxes would make people even better off. When I confronted him with the facts, showing that the tax he has imposed is seven cents a litre now, rising to 17¢ a litre in just over three years, he would not even stand and take accountability. If the Prime Minister is so proud of his latest tax increase and if it is so good for farmers, why can he not stand up and defend the tax that he is making them pay?”

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.

Claims 24%Positioning 41%Promise 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 wordsthe Leader of the Opposition is an experienced member of the House.¹ Positioning · 39 wordsHe should know better. Canadians know that if there is one person who is working hard for Canadians every day, it is the Prime Minister of Canada.Unearned certainty He has been making Canadians proud domestically and on the international stage.Positioning Claims · 15 wordsWe can look at the investment summit and look at what we did in Strasbourg. Positioning · 8 wordsThe Prime Minister is working for all Canadians.Positioning Promise · 40 wordsFarmers and Canadians who are working in all industries in this country, they know that we will do one thing. We are going to build this country strong.Vague promise We are going to diversify and have the strongest economy in the—Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 52

4 of 16 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 “He should know better.”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 “Canadians know that if there is one person who is working hard for Canadians every day, it is the Prime Minister of Canada.”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 “He has been making Canadians proud domestically and on the international stage.”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 “The Prime Minister is working for all Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

9 of 16 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.

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 Leader of the Opposition is an experienced member of the House.”A remark about the questioner’s experience, not the tax question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He should know better.”A remark about the questioner’s conduct, not the tax question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Canadians know that if there is one person who is working hard for Canadians every day, it is the Prime Minister of Canada.”Praise of the Prime Minister’s hard work, not an answer on defending the tax.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He has been making Canadians proud domestically and on the international stage.”Praise of the Prime Minister’s standing, not the tax 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 “We can look at the investment summit and look at what we did in Strasbourg.”Cites the investment summit and Strasbourg, subjects outside the tax question.
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 Prime Minister is working for all Canadians.”Further praise of the Prime Minister, not the tax question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Farmers and Canadians who are working in all industries in this country, they know that we will do one thing.”General assurance to farmers and workers, not a defence of the tax asked about.
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 build this country strong.”A general slogan about building the country, not the tax question.
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 diversify and have the strongest economy in the—”A general pledge about the economy, not the tax question.

Respect · 100

0 of 16 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

3 of 16 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 “Canadians know that”Asserts what all Canadians know as a premise instead of offering any source or evidence.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are going to build this country strong”A commitment with no actor’s measure, date, or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are going to diversify”A commitment to diversify with no plan, measure, or date attached.

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 Leader of the Opposition is an experienced member of the House”Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Opposition, is a long-serving member of the House of Commons.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20