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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Taxation 2026-10-28

75 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, at Trump Tower, they will be popping the champagne today, knowing that this government is defending a 16¢-a-litre tax that sends Canadian money south of the border to subsidize large U.S. corporations selling us overpriced biofuel. That single mother who is turning back items at the grocery store, because it costs too much for the trucker to deliver those items, or the family who cannot quite fill up the minivan can take comfort in knowing that the Prime Minister has a “make America great again” tax at the pump.”

Statement grade

C–

56 / 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 21%Claims 79%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 16 wordswe all know that the Leader of the Opposition likes to talk, Unearned certaintybut he should listen.PositioningOff point Claims · 59 wordsHe should listen to the voices in this House, like when we extended the suspension of the excise fuel tax.² That is helping Canadians. That is helping families. That is helping truckers. That is helping farmers. That is helping fishers across this nation.Partly on point I hope Canadians are watching at home today because this gentleman has voted against supporting Canadians.¹Off 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 · 74

2 of 12 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 “we all know that the Leader of the Opposition likes to talk,”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 “but he should listen.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 26

9 of 12 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 “we all know that the Leader of the Opposition likes to talk,”A personal remark about the Leader of the Opposition, not 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 “but he should listen.”A personal jab at the questioner, not the tax asked about.
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 “He should listen to the voices in this House, like when we extended the suspension of the excise fuel tax.”About suspending the excise fuel tax, a different measure from the 16¢ tax the question asked about.
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 “That is helping Canadians.”About the excise tax suspension’s benefits, not the tax asked about.
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 “That is helping families.”About the excise tax suspension’s benefits, not the tax asked about.
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 “That is helping truckers.”About the excise tax suspension’s benefits, not the tax asked about.
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 “That is helping farmers.”About the excise tax suspension’s benefits, not the tax asked about.
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 “That is helping fishers across this nation.”About the excise tax suspension’s benefits, not 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 “I hope Canadians are watching at home today because this gentleman has voted against supporting Canadians.”An attack on the questioner’s voting record in place of an answer on the tax.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 80

1 of 12 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 all know”Asserts shared knowledge as the formula instead of offering a source.

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“this gentleman has voted against supporting Canadians”The Leader of the Opposition voted against supporting Canadians.search
2“when we extended the suspension of the excise fuel tax”The government extended the suspension of the excise fuel tax.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30