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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-22

101 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Dominique Vien (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Quebec’s food banks are overwhelmed. They are now handling a record number of requests for food assistance—more than three million every month. That is a 44% increase over the past five years. One in three children relies on food banks. Vulnerable households now spend 112% of their disposable income just on food, housing and transportation. Will this government adopt our plan to scrap taxes on diesel? It is very simple.”

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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

Thanks 22%Positioning 25%Claims 35%Promise 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 22 wordsI would like to speak on behalf of all my colleagues and thank those who work in food banks across the country.Thanks Positioning · 25 wordsThey perform essential and extraordinary work helping the most vulnerable members of our society. We have actually gone further than what my colleague is suggesting.Positioning Claims · 35 wordsWhat we have done is provide direct support through the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.¹ More than 12 million Canadians are receiving direct assistance to help them at a time when they need it most.² Promise · 19 wordsOn this side of the House, we will always be there to stand up for the interests of Canadians.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 47

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to speak on behalf of all my colleagues and thank those who work in food banks across the country.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “They perform essential and extraordinary work helping the most vulnerable members of our society.”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 “We have actually gone further than what my colleague is suggesting.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 71

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 “On this side of the House, we will always be there to stand up for the interests of Canadians.”The clause is a general political commitment to support Canadians and does not address the specific situation of food bank reliance.

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 · 71

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 “will always be there to stand up for the interests of Canadians”It is a general commitment lacking any specific action, defined success metrics, or measurable goals.

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“provide direct support through the Canada groceries and essentials benefit”The government provides direct support through a programme called the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.search
2“More than 12 million Canadians are receiving direct assistance”More than 12 million Canadians are receiving direct assistance under the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24