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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Taxation 2026-10-06

76 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Jacques Gourde (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, after farmers, consumers will be the next to bear the brunt of rising food prices. We have the fourth-largest oil reserves in the world, so there is no reason Canadians should be paying so much more for diesel. The Liberals have placed us in a vulnerable position. Will they commit to adopting our Conservative plan to eliminate taxes on diesel until July 2027 and establish a strategic reserve to ensure a stable supply? Will the Liberals vote in favour of our motion?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Promise 8%Positioning 41%The ask 37%Claims 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Promise · 6 wordsthe Liberals will vote for action.Vague promise Positioning · 20 wordsAll we see from the opposition are motions.Off point They have an opportunity to do something for regular folks for once.Positioning The ask · 28 wordsThey can vote for Bill C‑38. I invite all farmers watching us today to call their Conservative MPs and ask them to vote in favour of Bill C‑38. Claims · 11 wordsIt will provide immediate, instant relief to farmers across the country. Positioning · 11 wordsI hope the Conservatives will do the right thing for once.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 54

3 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “All we see from the opposition are motions.”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 “They have an opportunity to do something for regular folks for once.”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 “I hope the Conservatives will do the right thing for once.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 86

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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “All we see from the opposition are motions.”A jab at the opposition’s motions, not an answer on diesel costs or the motion.

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 · 90

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “the Liberals will vote for action”A commitment on behalf of his own side that names no measure, date or actor beyond the party itself.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-19