Champagne, as finance minister, is pushing affordability measures: extending the fuel tax suspension through Bill C-38, the Canada groceries and essentials benefit for twelve million Canadians, housing funding and a budget set for November 5. He answers questions by reciting programs and figures and often turning on the questioner, telling one that “the member seems confused” and daring the Conservative leader to “take action” instead of talk. His answers close on refrains like “every day is a good day to fight for Canadians.”Written by AI from their statements. Updated .
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The average grade of 298 analysed statements. 45 more were analysed but were too short to grade.
69 / 100 over 298 statements
Signal63 / 100
Relevance55 / 100
Respect100 / 100
Clarity84 / 100
Loses points more than most for Mocking a person instead of answering their argument.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×2.0A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.1.8 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×1.8Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.1.6 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×1.6Loses points less than most for A story that illustrates instead of making a point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean →Wording that hides who did something, or who will.Less often than most members.What the tags mean →Greetings and pleasantries.Less often than most members.What the tags mean →
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“The member cannot decide if a national investment fund is good or bad. Other countries show these funds help people. That is why we are creating one for Canada.”
“Mr. Chair, it is difficult to follow the member tonight in her line of questioning. On the one hand, she said sovereign wealth funds are a good thing, and now she wants to criticize us for creating one. It is very difficult to follow. I would ask her, is it a good thing or a bad thing? We have seen examples in Nordic countries and abroad that show creating a sovereign wealth fund is a good thing for people. That is why we are going to do our own sovereign wealth fund here in Canada using best practices.”
Mr. Chair, it is difficult to follow the member tonight in her line of questioning. On the one hand, she said sovereign wealth funds are a good thing, and now she wants to criticize us for creating one. It is very difficult to follow. I would ask her, is it a good thing or a bad thing? We have seen examples in Nordic countries and abroad that show creating a sovereign wealth fund is a good thing for people. That is why we are going to do our own sovereign wealth fund here in Canada using best practices.
“We talked to wealth funds around the world to set up our fund properly. This fund will let everyday investors share in Canada's economic growth.”
“Mr. Chair, in fact, we have consulted with sovereign wealth funds around the world. We even said we would be consulting. We have already established the parameters of the fund. We are going to make sure that we have best practices, but at the same time, we in this House should be happy to see that individual investors will be able to share the growth that we are going to be creating in this country.”
Mr. Chair, in fact, we have consulted with sovereign wealth funds around the world. We even said we would be consulting. We have already established the parameters of the fund. We are going to make sure that we have best practices, but at the same time, we in this House should be happy to see that individual investors will be able to share the growth that we are going to be creating in this country.
“The opposition has a right to ask questions, but they should not criticize a plan that will make Canadians wealthier. We should all work together to help Canadians create wealth.”
“Mr. Chair, there is something to question. Everyone in the House has a role. I understand the role of the opposition is to ask questions, but I do not understand why talking down an instrument that is going to create collective wealth for Canadians is the right thing to do. In this House, we should all work together to create structure, to create more wealth for Canadians and—”
Mr. Chair, there is something to question. Everyone in the House has a role. I understand the role of the opposition is to ask questions, but I do not understand why talking down an instrument that is going to create collective wealth for Canadians is the right thing to do. In this House, we should all work together to create structure, to create more wealth for Canadians and—
“Global investors disagree with the member. The world news is praising Canada for building our own investment fund that lets regular people take part.”
“Mr. Chair, the voice of my colleague is very different from the voices we hear from international investors. If she reads the international press, she will see that Canada has been heralded as creating its own national sovereign wealth fund in a very Canadian way, allowing individual investors to be able to share—”
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Mr. Chair, the voice of my colleague is very different from the voices we hear from international investors. If she reads the international press, she will see that Canada has been heralded as creating its own national sovereign wealth fund in a very Canadian way, allowing individual investors to be able to share—
“The member is wrong to criticize our plan. We talked to experts around the world, and they agree this fund will help Canadians build wealth.”
“Mr. Chair, I have enormous respect for my colleague, but I think it is irresponsible of her to speak in these terms about something that will create wealth for Canadians. We have consulted widely with funds around the world about best practices, and her view is very much outside of what we have heard from all commentators internationally who speak about Canada creating its fund. They know this is something that is going to serve Canadians well.”
Mr. Chair, I have enormous respect for my colleague, but I think it is irresponsible of her to speak in these terms about something that will create wealth for Canadians. We have consulted widely with funds around the world about best practices, and her view is very much outside of what we have heard from all commentators internationally who speak about Canada creating its fund. They know this is something that is going to serve Canadians well.
“The fund will be independent from the government and make its own investment decisions.”
“Mr. Chair, as I have said time and time again, and we have been very clear, the fund will be independent from the government. We know this is a very important feature of this fund. It is going to be at arm’s length from the government. It will make its investment decisions in accordance with the—”
Mr. Chair, as I have said time and time again, and we have been very clear, the fund will be independent from the government. We know this is a very important feature of this fund. It is going to be at arm’s length from the government. It will make its investment decisions in accordance with the—
“Our planned wealth fund will be independent from the government. It will have its own separate board. We looked at the best funds around the world to make sure we run it well.”
“Mr. Chair, my colleague is very learned in finance. There is a difference between the mandate, which we have said is very clear, and the governance, which we say is going to be independent. It will have its own separate board and will be independent from government. We know this is very important. When creating a sovereign wealth fund, governance is very important. The hon. member can be assured that we have consulted widely with funds around the world and we are integrating best practices because, again, we want to have a best-in-class fund that will serve the—”
Mr. Chair, my colleague is very learned in finance. There is a difference between the mandate, which we have said is very clear, and the governance, which we say is going to be independent. It will have its own separate board and will be independent from government. We know this is very important. When creating a sovereign wealth fund, governance is very important. The hon. member can be assured that we have consulted widely with funds around the world and we are integrating best practices because, again, we want to have a best-in-class fund that will serve the—
“This fund will make its own decisions without government interference. It will invest in Canadian companies and projects that help our country, which will help build wealth for Canadians.”
“Mr. Chair, my colleague is very knowledgeable, as she was in finance for most of her career before being in politics. We have been extremely clear about its governance, that it is going to be at arm’s length from the government and it will make its own independent decisions. What we have said is that the fund will invest in projects of national interest and also invest in Canadian companies. A mandate like that is very consistent with other funds around the world. I think she should see the benefit of creating collective wealth for Canadians.”
Mr. Chair, my colleague is very knowledgeable, as she was in finance for most of her career before being in politics. We have been extremely clear about its governance, that it is going to be at arm’s length from the government and it will make its own independent decisions. What we have said is that the fund will invest in projects of national interest and also invest in Canadian companies. A mandate like that is very consistent with other funds around the world. I think she should see the benefit of creating collective wealth for Canadians.
“The details about where the money is coming from are on page 129 of the budget document.”
“Mr. Chair, my colleague was asking where she can find the details of where the funds are coming from. She will find that on page 129 in the English version of the budgetary balances. She will be able to find out exactly where the money is booked in the fiscal accounts of Canada.”
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Mr. Chair, my colleague was asking where she can find the details of where the funds are coming from. She will find that on page 129 in the English version of the budgetary balances. She will be able to find out exactly where the money is booked in the fiscal accounts of Canada.
“Canada needs an investment fund like this. Other countries already have them.”
“Mr. Chair, I am happy to see that my colleague is talking about the Canada Strong fund. As she mentioned, Nordic countries have already created, in their way, something quite similar. I think it was about time that Canada created one of these pillars of investments to be able to create—”
Mr. Chair, I am happy to see that my colleague is talking about the Canada Strong fund. As she mentioned, Nordic countries have already created, in their way, something quite similar. I think it was about time that Canada created one of these pillars of investments to be able to create—
“Canada attracts investment because we are stable, predictable, and follow the law. Our economy is growing faster than most other wealthy countries because we invest in housing, trade, and building things.”
“Mr. Chair, it is good to have amazing colleagues like the minister who come and have very pointed questions. In fact, I know my Conservative colleagues understand as well that Canada offers unparalleled stability, predictability and the rule of law. Like many of my colleagues, I studied law. I remember that I had this professor who said, “Find me a place in the world that does not have the pillar of investment. We saw that when we do not have that, we do not get investment.” The pillar of investment is stability, predictability and the rule of law. In a very divided world, in a world where we see the uncertainty index at its peak, almost since 1945, we can see why Canada stands out in the world. In the fog of uncertainty, we are the lighthouse. That is what I said at the IMF meeting at the G7. Canada is a lighthouse in the fog of uncertainty. Those were the words of the executive director of the International Monetary Fund. She said the world is wrapped in this fog of uncertainty, and our mission in a world that is more complex and volatile is to provide that kind of certainty. What is certainty today? Certainty today has to do with what we can control. As our Prime Minister has said, we will focus on what we can control: remove interprovincial trade barriers, open our markets abroad, export to new markets, build the infrastructure, build the housing, be more competitive, invest in innovation and build a country strong. That is exactly what we are doing. We are building Canada strong with investment. I would say confident countries invest in themselves. Canada has been singled out again. My colleagues in this House will understand that. There are only two countries that the IMF said are standing out, Germany and Canada, two countries with AAA credit rating that have the fiscal capacity to invest. It said that if those countries invest in housing, infrastructure, competitiveness and innovation, they will succeed. That is why we see that Canada has the second-fastest growth in the G7, growing twice as much as our colleagues in Europe, twice as much as Germany, twice as much as Japan and three times more than Italy. Growth happens because of our policies. Growth happens because we have the best workers. Growth happens because we have strong industry. Growth happens—”
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Mr. Chair, it is good to have amazing colleagues like the minister who come and have very pointed questions. In fact, I know my Conservative colleagues understand as well that Canada offers unparalleled stability, predictability and the rule of law. Like many of my colleagues, I studied law. I remember that I had this professor who said, “Find me a place in the world that does not have the pillar of investment. We saw that when we do not have that, we do not get investment.” The pillar of investment is stability, predictability and the rule of law. In a very divided world, in a world where we see the uncertainty index at its peak, almost since 1945, we can see why Canada stands out in the world. In the fog of uncertainty, we are the lighthouse. That is what I said at the IMF meeting at the G7. Canada is a lighthouse in the fog of uncertainty. Those were the words of the executive director of the International Monetary Fund. She said the world is wrapped in this fog of uncertainty, and our mission in a world that is more complex and volatile is to provide that kind of certainty. What is certainty today? Certainty today has to do with what we can control. As our Prime Minister has said, we will focus on what we can control: remove interprovincial trade barriers, open our markets abroad, export to new markets, build the infrastructure, build the housing, be more competitive, invest in innovation and build a country strong. That is exactly what we are doing. We are building Canada strong with investment. I would say confident countries invest in themselves. Canada has been singled out again. My colleagues in this House will understand that. There are only two countries that the IMF said are standing out, Germany and Canada, two countries with AAA credit rating that have the fiscal capacity to invest. It said that if those countries invest in housing, infrastructure, competitiveness and innovation, they will succeed. That is why we see that Canada has the second-fastest growth in the G7, growing twice as much as our colleagues in Europe, twice as much as Germany, twice as much as Japan and three times more than Italy. Growth happens because of our policies. Growth happens because we have the best workers. Growth happens because we have strong industry. Growth happens—
“I am praising the member for Moncton—Dieppe for her work on our economic plan. Our plan includes a national investment fund that helps build collective wealth. It will also allow regular Canadians to invest their savings in the country.”
“Mr. Chair, I would like to take a moment to thank my colleague because I know how proud the young people of Moncton—Dieppe are tonight to have a strong voice in Ottawa. She is a colleague I can applaud. She is a strong voice for the region and for New Brunswick. When my colleague speaks, Ottawa listens. The proof is that my colleague was one of the architects of many of the measures found in the budget and the economic statement. I really want to tell the people of Moncton—Dieppe that they made an excellent choice, because my colleague has been doing an extraordinary job for many years. It has been a privilege to serve alongside her. She is right. In our economic statement, we said we need to build Canada strong for all, by putting structural measures in place. One of the key measures is the Canada Strong fund, our first national sovereign wealth fund. Together with the Prime Minister, we decided that we wanted to create a vehicle for collective wealth. We have seen how the sovereign wealth funds set up in Nordic countries, for example, have benefited communities, workers and families. In a very Canadian way, we are allowing individuals to invest. Ordinary folks will also be able to invest in this major fund, if they are interested and have a bit of savings. They will see their investment grow over the years, and they will be able to say that they helped build this great country. We talk about a strong Canada for all, and there is something very Canadian about telling people that they can contribute if they want to. I want to once again thank my colleague for her outstanding leadership, because she has always been there to remind us of how we can build communities. I know that she comes from a part of the country that is a lot like mine. We often talk about rural areas and the regions. My colleagues also understand the importance of the regions. I have to say that she is an outstanding colleague who has done important work, and many of her ideas found their way into the 2025 budget and the economic statement. This evening, I would like to thank her for her work on behalf of the people of Moncton—Dieppe.”
Mr. Chair, I would like to take a moment to thank my colleague because I know how proud the young people of Moncton—Dieppe are tonight to have a strong voice in Ottawa. She is a colleague I can applaud. She is a strong voice for the region and for New Brunswick. When my colleague speaks, Ottawa listens. The proof is that my colleague was one of the architects of many of the measures found in the budget and the economic statement. I really want to tell the people of Moncton—Dieppe that they made an excellent choice, because my colleague has been doing an extraordinary job for many years. It has been a privilege to serve alongside her. She is right. In our economic statement, we said we need to build Canada strong for all, by putting structural measures in place. One of the key measures is the Canada Strong fund, our first national sovereign wealth fund. Together with the Prime Minister, we decided that we wanted to create a vehicle for collective wealth. We have seen how the sovereign wealth funds set up in Nordic countries, for example, have benefited communities, workers and families. In a very Canadian way, we are allowing individuals to invest. Ordinary folks will also be able to invest in this major fund, if they are interested and have a bit of savings. They will see their investment grow over the years, and they will be able to say that they helped build this great country. We talk about a strong Canada for all, and there is something very Canadian about telling people that they can contribute if they want to. I want to once again thank my colleague for her outstanding leadership, because she has always been there to remind us of how we can build communities. I know that she comes from a part of the country that is a lot like mine. We often talk about rural areas and the regions. My colleagues also understand the importance of the regions. I have to say that she is an outstanding colleague who has done important work, and many of her ideas found their way into the 2025 budget and the economic statement. This evening, I would like to thank her for her work on behalf of the people of Moncton—Dieppe.
“Do not listen to the opposition. The International Monetary Fund predicts that Canada's economy will grow by 1.5% in 2026, which is faster than any other G7 country.”
“Mr. Chair, Canadians have a choice to listen to the opposition or to the International Monetary Fund, which does not need a clip or to grandstand. The IMF forecast for 2026 real GDP growth in the G7 is as follows: Italy, 0.5%; Japan, 0.7%; Germany, 0.8%; United Kingdom, 0.8%; France, 0.9%; and Canada, 1.5%. These numbers speak for themselves.”
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Mr. Chair, Canadians have a choice to listen to the opposition or to the International Monetary Fund, which does not need a clip or to grandstand. The IMF forecast for 2026 real GDP growth in the G7 is as follows: Italy, 0.5%; Japan, 0.7%; Germany, 0.8%; United Kingdom, 0.8%; France, 0.9%; and Canada, 1.5%. These numbers speak for themselves.
“Canada's economy is growing faster than almost every other G7 country. We should celebrate our workers and businesses for this success.”
“Mr. Chair, I know that my colleague will be happy to learn that Canada has the second-fastest growth in the G7. We are growing twice as fast as countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom, and even three times faster than Italy. We are growing twice as fast as Japan. Tonight, we should celebrate the workers, the industry and the small and medium-sized businesses. These numbers speak for themselves.”
Mr. Chair, I know that my colleague will be happy to learn that Canada has the second-fastest growth in the G7. We are growing twice as fast as countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom, and even three times faster than Italy. We are growing twice as fast as Japan. Tonight, we should celebrate the workers, the industry and the small and medium-sized businesses. These numbers speak for themselves.
“We welcome foreign investment in Canada. Companies like Volkswagen, Shell, and LNG Canada are coming here to build projects, create jobs, and grow our economy.”
“Mr. Chair, a good Conservative, which I know my colleague is, would celebrate an open economy. Canada has an open economy where we welcome investment in our country. We have seen these investments that have grown the GDP in this country. They have created jobs. Let us think about Volkswagen if they want to talk about the auto sector. It is the largest gigafactory outside of Europe. European manufacturers are choosing to come to Canada, just like a number of investors, such as Shell and LNG Canada, and they are creating opportunities, jobs, growth and wealth in this country.”
Mr. Chair, a good Conservative, which I know my colleague is, would celebrate an open economy. Canada has an open economy where we welcome investment in our country. We have seen these investments that have grown the GDP in this country. They have created jobs. Let us think about Volkswagen if they want to talk about the auto sector. It is the largest gigafactory outside of Europe. European manufacturers are choosing to come to Canada, just like a number of investors, such as Shell and LNG Canada, and they are creating opportunities, jobs, growth and wealth in this country.
“Canada brought in record foreign investment in 2025, leading the G7 per person. The member should celebrate this good news. We will keep working to bring more investment here.”
“Mr. Chair, I am trying to understand the line of questioning of my colleague. I think she should be celebrating the fact that Canada received record levels of foreign direct investment in 2025 and that we are leading the G7 on per capita FDI. It is good news, and we are going to continue to work with colleagues to attract investment in this country.”
Mr. Chair, I am trying to understand the line of questioning of my colleague. I think she should be celebrating the fact that Canada received record levels of foreign direct investment in 2025 and that we are leading the G7 on per capita FDI. It is good news, and we are going to continue to work with colleagues to attract investment in this country.
“Canada gets more foreign investment per person than any other G7 country, almost twice as much as the United States. We had record investment in 2025. We are holding a meeting in September to bring in even more money.”
“Mr. Chair, I would be happy to quote this again: “Canada Leads the G7 in Direct Investment Inflows Per Capita”. In fact, it is nearly double that of the United States on a per capita basis. Investors, like my colleague, understand that Canada is the place to invest. That is why we have seen record investment in 2025, and that is why we are seeing more and more firms looking to invest in Canada. That is why we are going to have an investment summit in September, to attract capital to our country.”
Mr. Chair, I would be happy to quote this again: “Canada Leads the G7 in Direct Investment Inflows Per Capita”. In fact, it is nearly double that of the United States on a per capita basis. Investors, like my colleague, understand that Canada is the place to invest. That is why we have seen record investment in 2025, and that is why we are seeing more and more firms looking to invest in Canada. That is why we are going to have an investment summit in September, to attract capital to our country.
“Canada brings in more foreign business investment per person than any other G7 country, including the United States. Our investments will bring in even more money.”
“Mr. Chair, I would be pleased to quote something that I know my colleague would like: “Canada Leads the G7 in Direct Investment Inflows Per Capita”. We are way ahead of the United States, and the investments we are making are going to attract even more investment.”
Mr. Chair, I would be pleased to quote something that I know my colleague would like: “Canada Leads the G7 in Direct Investment Inflows Per Capita”. We are way ahead of the United States, and the investments we are making are going to attract even more investment.
