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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-23

89 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Shannon Stubbs (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, no one can afford another out-of-touch Liberal lecture about how good they have it, just like that. Alberta food bank visits have soared 156% since 2019. Food prices have jumped 30%. Higher fuel costs hit farmers, truckers, stores and families alike. The Conservatives proposed cutting all federal diesel taxes until Canada Day. The Liberals defeated it. The Prime Minister admits food is too costly, but blocked relief. Why is he all talk and bad results? When will the Liberals finally support our Conservative plan so Canadians can afford fuel and food?”

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.

Positioning 34%The question 37%The ask 29%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 30 wordsI am sure what the people in Alberta and across Canada are wondering is why the Conservatives are missing in action every time we have a vote to support Canadians.Positioning The question · 33 wordsWhere was the member when we voted for the Canada groceries and essentials benefit?¹ Where was the member when we extended the suspension of the excise fuel tax for people across the country?² The ask · 26 wordsAt a time when Canadians need support, I would say that Conservative members should join with this government and support Canadians every step of the way.Off point

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

1 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 “I am sure what the people in Alberta and across Canada are wondering is why the Conservatives are missing in action every time we have a vote to support Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

4 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 “I am sure what the people in Alberta and across Canada are wondering is why the Conservatives are missing in action every time we have a vote to support Canadians.”Attacks the Conservatives’ voting record instead of answering what was asked about the plan.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Where was the member when we voted for the Canada groceries and essentials benefit?”Points to the member’s absence on a past benefit vote rather than the Conservative plan raised.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Where was the member when we extended the suspension of the excise fuel tax for people across the country?”Cites a different past tax measure, not the diesel tax cut proposal 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 “At a time when Canadians need support, I would say that Conservative members should join with this government and support Canadians every step of the way.”Calls on Conservatives to support the government rather than addressing the question about the Conservative plan.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“we voted for the Canada groceries and essentials benefit”The House of Commons voted on the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, with the government supporting it.search
2“we extended the suspension of the excise fuel tax”The government extended the suspension of the federal excise fuel tax.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24