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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-23

76 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Shannon Stubbs (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, Food Banks Canada just reported a record 2.3 million visits in one month, up 117% since 2019, with nearly 800,000 by children, and one in five visitors has a job. Think about that. Working Canadians cannot afford to feed themselves or their families. Meanwhile, Liberal announcements keep piling up, but so do all the bills. Canadians cannot take another Liberal promise to the checkout counter. After 11 years in power, what do the Liberals have to say to working Canadians who have done everything right and still cannot afford to eat?”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Positioning 26%Claims 63%Promise 11%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 20 wordswhat I have to say to Canadians is that we have their backs.Unearned certainty This government has the backs of Canadians.PositioningPartly on pointUnearned certainty Claims · 48 wordsWe understand that the cost of living is the most important thing for many Canadians: the price of food, the price of gas and the price of a home. Canadians are calling, and the answer is that 12 million Canadians will receive the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.¹ Promise · 8 wordsWe will always be there to support Canadians.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×3“We will always be there to help Canadians.” Said 3 times by 2 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 69

2 of 8 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 “what I have to say to Canadians is that we have their backs.”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 government has the backs of Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 77

3 of 8 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 “what I have to say to Canadians is that we have their backs.”The clause offers general reassurance without providing a specific policy solution to the economic struggles mentioned.
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 “This government has the backs of Canadians.”The statement offers broad political support but does not address the specific inability of workers to afford food.
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 “We will always be there to support Canadians.”The statement commits to ongoing support, but this general promise does not answer the question with a specific measure.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 58

3 of 8 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 “we have their backs”The phrase makes a sweeping assertion of government support without providing evidence or a policy basis.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “This government has the backs of Canadians”The statement asserts a subjective state of government loyalty without verifiable action or proof.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will always be there to support Canadians”This is a broad commitment to future action lacking any specific measures, actor, or success condition.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“We will always be there to help Canadians.”Said 3 times by 2 members.Every time it was said

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“12 million Canadians will receive the Canada groceries and essentials benefit”12 million Canadians will receive the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24