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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“Business leaders around the world want to invest in Canada because our country is stable and predictable. Companies like Shell see Canada as a major energy power.”
“Mr. Chair, the global CEOs I talk to around the world, and there are many, value investments in Canada. They value predictability, stability and the rule of law. I just have to look at the recent investment of Shell as an example. It sees Canada as playing a big role as an energy superpower.”
Mr. Chair, the global CEOs I talk to around the world, and there are many, value investments in Canada. They value predictability, stability and the rule of law. I just have to look at the recent investment of Shell as an example. It sees Canada as playing a big role as an energy superpower.
“Global business leaders want to invest in Canada. Big companies like Shell are already spending large amounts of money here.”
“Mr. Chair, I would invite my colleague to speak to global CEOs. He would be pleased to hear that they very much value investments in Canada. When I travel and speak to global CEOs, they see why Canada is the place to invest in. We just have to follow the dollars, and we are seeing large investments, like the one Shell made recently. They speak with their dollars.”
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Mr. Chair, I would invite my colleague to speak to global CEOs. He would be pleased to hear that they very much value investments in Canada. When I travel and speak to global CEOs, they see why Canada is the place to invest in. We just have to follow the dollars, and we are seeing large investments, like the one Shell made recently. They speak with their dollars.
“I want the member to vote for our bill because it helps build more infrastructure. We all want more investment in Canada. Foreign investment reached a record 97 billion dollars in 2025.”
“Mr. Chair, my colleague will have the opportunity to vote on legislation that would certainly help to build more in this country, and I think that is what we want to see. We are united in wanting to see more infrastructure and more investment in this country, and it is a great thing for international investors. Like I said, in 2025, FDI inflow was $97 billion. That is a record.”
Mr. Chair, my colleague will have the opportunity to vote on legislation that would certainly help to build more in this country, and I think that is what we want to see. We are united in wanting to see more infrastructure and more investment in this country, and it is a great thing for international investors. Like I said, in 2025, FDI inflow was $97 billion. That is a record.
“Foreign investors put $97 billion into Canada in 2025. People want to invest here because we have skilled workers, strong industries, natural resources, and free trade deals with other major economies.”
“Mr. Chair, I am happy to say that the foreign direct investment inflow in Canada in 2025 was $97 billion. Investors around the world see what Canada has to offer. We have one of the most educated workforces. We have very strong industry. We have critical minerals. We have energy, and we are the only country in the G7 with free trade with all other G7 nations. We have what we need to succeed.”
Mr. Chair, I am happy to say that the foreign direct investment inflow in Canada in 2025 was $97 billion. Investors around the world see what Canada has to offer. We have one of the most educated workforces. We have very strong industry. We have critical minerals. We have energy, and we are the only country in the G7 with free trade with all other G7 nations. We have what we need to succeed.
“I believe more money will be invested in Canada's energy sector. We already have major projects like Shell and LNG Canada, and more are coming.”
“Mr. Chair, it is certainly my view that we will see more investment in the energy sector in Canada. We can just look at the recent investment of Shell, which made one of its largest investments in Canada. We have also seen LNG Canada, which is one of the largest of its kind. There are a number of LNG projects that we are seeing, and more will be coming because people—”
Mr. Chair, it is certainly my view that we will see more investment in the energy sector in Canada. We can just look at the recent investment of Shell, which made one of its largest investments in Canada. We have also seen LNG Canada, which is one of the largest of its kind. There are a number of LNG projects that we are seeing, and more will be coming because people—
“The world is changing how it gets its energy because of the crisis in the Middle East. Other countries are asking Canada to help provide reliable energy.”
“Mr. Chair, my colleague would know, because he is a very learned colleague, that the energy ecosystem is being redesigned in the world. Like I said, the crisis in the Middle East is calling for countries to redesign their energy ecosystems. That is what we have heard. In that context, Canada is being called on to play a bigger role in terms of energy security.”
Mr. Chair, my colleague would know, because he is a very learned colleague, that the energy ecosystem is being redesigned in the world. Like I said, the crisis in the Middle East is calling for countries to redesign their energy ecosystems. That is what we have heard. In that context, Canada is being called on to play a bigger role in terms of energy security.
“I agree that Canada needs to build more. We must build so we can sell our energy to our partners in Asia and Europe, who are counting on us.”
“Mr. Chair, I am trying to understand my colleague’s question. He is saying that Canada needs to build more. I agree with him. We need to build more to make sure we can bring our energy resources to market. I would say our Asian partners and European partners are counting on Canada to play a bigger role when it comes to energy.”
Mr. Chair, I am trying to understand my colleague’s question. He is saying that Canada needs to build more. I agree with him. We need to build more to make sure we can bring our energy resources to market. I would say our Asian partners and European partners are counting on Canada to play a bigger role when it comes to energy.
“Global experts say Canada can help supply the world with more energy. Our government is taking steps to support our energy industry.”
“Mr. Chair, my colleague will be pleased to know that the International Energy Agency and international commentators see Canada playing a bigger role when it comes to energy security around the world and that we have taken a number of measures to support the energy industry in this country.”
Mr. Chair, my colleague will be pleased to know that the International Energy Agency and international commentators see Canada playing a bigger role when it comes to energy security around the world and that we have taken a number of measures to support the energy industry in this country.
“Global investors want to put their money in Canada. International experts say Canada is a leader in traditional energy, renewable power, and nuclear energy.”
“Mr. Chair, I would say global investors see Canada as the place to invest. I would remind my colleague of the International Energy Agency, which mentioned that Canada is playing a big role in the new energy architecture. It is a good thing that Canada is seen as an energy superpower in conventional, renewable and nuclear energy. We are going to build Canada strong together.”
Mr. Chair, I would say global investors see Canada as the place to invest. I would remind my colleague of the International Energy Agency, which mentioned that Canada is playing a big role in the new energy architecture. It is a good thing that Canada is seen as an energy superpower in conventional, renewable and nuclear energy. We are going to build Canada strong together.
“Canada has brought in more foreign investment than any other country in the last 20 years. That success belongs to Canadian workers and businesses, even while the world faces rare economic uncertainty.”
“Mr. Chair, Canadians should take credit for being the country that has attracted the largest amount of foreign investment in the last 20 years. It is not about government. It is about workers. It is about industry. It is about this country. What we have been doing is building the conditions for Canada to stand out in the world. I would remind my colleague that if she looked at the uncertainty index of the International Monetary Fund, she would see we are at one of the highest levels since the Second World War.”
Mr. Chair, Canadians should take credit for being the country that has attracted the largest amount of foreign investment in the last 20 years. It is not about government. It is about workers. It is about industry. It is about this country. What we have been doing is building the conditions for Canada to stand out in the world. I would remind my colleague that if she looked at the uncertainty index of the International Monetary Fund, she would see we are at one of the highest levels since the Second World War.
“Our investments in housing and business are good for the country. Canada also has the lowest tax rate for new business investments among the G7 nations.”
“Mr. Chair, I would say that my colleague should be reassured by the generational investments we are making in infrastructure, housing, productivity and innovation, and the fact that we have the lowest marginal effective tax rate of all the G7 countries. New investments in Canada receive the lowest tax rate in the G7. We are building Canada strong.”
Mr. Chair, I would say that my colleague should be reassured by the generational investments we are making in infrastructure, housing, productivity and innovation, and the fact that we have the lowest marginal effective tax rate of all the G7 countries. New investments in Canada receive the lowest tax rate in the G7. We are building Canada strong.
“Canada is an energy superpower. Investors around the world are bringing record amounts of money here because our country is stable and follows the law.”
“Mr. Chair, my colleague would be happy to know that Canada is seen as an energy superpower. We are attracting a record level of foreign direct investment. Investors around the world are looking for places that offer stability, predictability and the rule of law. I would say Canada stands out in this context, and we will continue to build Canada strong together.”
Mr. Chair, my colleague would be happy to know that Canada is seen as an energy superpower. We are attracting a record level of foreign direct investment. Investors around the world are looking for places that offer stability, predictability and the rule of law. I would say Canada stands out in this context, and we will continue to build Canada strong together.
“Canada has received a record amount of investment, the highest in 20 years. International leaders value our stability and opportunities, and experts say Canada will play a major role in global energy.”
“Mr. Chair, I have good news for my colleague. In fact, we have received a record level of investment. I think it is the highest number in the last 20 years. I can reassure her that wherever I go internationally, people value the stability, predictability and opportunities they see in Canada. At this time, the executive director of the International Energy Agency has said that energy architecture is being redesigned and Canada is going to play a major role.”
Mr. Chair, I have good news for my colleague. In fact, we have received a record level of investment. I think it is the highest number in the last 20 years. I can reassure her that wherever I go internationally, people value the stability, predictability and opportunities they see in Canada. At this time, the executive director of the International Energy Agency has said that energy architecture is being redesigned and Canada is going to play a major role.
“Canada's economy is much stronger than people expected. Even with global uncertainty, Canadian workers and businesses stay strong.”
“Mr. Chair, first of all, I want to thank my colleague for her question. She is a very experienced member of the House. I think what the numbers show is that the Canadian economy is far more resilient than people expected. Despite the nature of what we are seeing with respect to uncertainty in the world, Canadians are resilient. Canadian industries are resilient. Canadian workers are resilient. That is why we can show numbers that show the Canadian economy is very resilient.”
Mr. Chair, first of all, I want to thank my colleague for her question. She is a very experienced member of the House. I think what the numbers show is that the Canadian economy is far more resilient than people expected. Despite the nature of what we are seeing with respect to uncertainty in the world, Canadians are resilient. Canadian industries are resilient. Canadian workers are resilient. That is why we can show numbers that show the Canadian economy is very resilient.
“We need to invest in infrastructure like cold storage. I saw a facility at the Moncton airport that helps ship lobster quickly and supports local communities.”
“Mr. Chair, this is a really good point. When I was in New Brunswick, I had the privilege of seeing the cold storage. I think it is at the Moncton airport that they have a very large facility. That is the kind of structural investment we need to make in this country. Yes, obviously we need to build infrastructure, but cold storage facilities, like the one I saw, are really making a difference. I was so impressed by the workers, the people there. Do members know that they load a 747 with lobster in about two hours? I was really impressed to see how these communities, because they have connectivity with the rest of the world and because of the investments that were made, are able to support families and communities across Canada. Again, I want to thank all members tonight. I know it is getting late, but I know people are here and the work they are doing is very important. For me as minister, being held to account on behalf of the government is my job, and I am happy to answer as many questions as we can tonight. I want to thank the members for the outstanding work they are doing tonight.”
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Mr. Chair, this is a really good point. When I was in New Brunswick, I had the privilege of seeing the cold storage. I think it is at the Moncton airport that they have a very large facility. That is the kind of structural investment we need to make in this country. Yes, obviously we need to build infrastructure, but cold storage facilities, like the one I saw, are really making a difference. I was so impressed by the workers, the people there. Do members know that they load a 747 with lobster in about two hours? I was really impressed to see how these communities, because they have connectivity with the rest of the world and because of the investments that were made, are able to support families and communities across Canada. Again, I want to thank all members tonight. I know it is getting late, but I know people are here and the work they are doing is very important. For me as minister, being held to account on behalf of the government is my job, and I am happy to answer as many questions as we can tonight. I want to thank the members for the outstanding work they are doing tonight.
“I want to thank the member for pushing our government to support fishers and their communities. Because of his work, we are investing $1 billion into small craft harbours, which is twice as much as ever before.”
“Mr. Chair, we can see in my colleague’s heart and voice, the passion he has for fishers and for their communities. I want to applaud him. I am sure the people he represents are very proud tonight. I want to thank all my colleagues who have shown up tonight to be here to do the important work of democracy, which is to be held to account. It is what I have been doing for hours, and I will continue to do it because it is what Canadians expect of us. The member talked about small craft harbours. I want to say this in front of all Canadians, because I know this is televised and people are going to watch. He was one of the members who inspired us to do what is right for Canadians, for fishers and for their communities. We made a generational investment, $1 billion, which is twice as much as has ever been put into small craft harbours, and I want to thank the member. I want to say publicly that he has been one of the people who has talked to the Prime Minister and I to make it happen. I think that tonight, he should be very proud. It shows the power of MPs. Members of Parliament are here to represent their communities. They are here to speak on behalf of their constituents and to raise issues that matter to the people they represent. I want to say that this member did that superbly. Time and time again, he reminded us of the importance of investing in small craft harbours. I would say that we have delivered. I was pleased to be in New Brunswick just recently with a number of colleagues. I can see the difference it is going to make in the livelihoods of millions of Canadians. Fish harvesters depend on small craft harbours for their living. Their communities also depend on them. I want to say it again. We focus a lot on the answers tonight, but members like him who stand up to represent their communities, who fight for them and get what they need, should be applauded and thanked this evening. I give my thanks to the member.”
Mr. Chair, we can see in my colleague’s heart and voice, the passion he has for fishers and for their communities. I want to applaud him. I am sure the people he represents are very proud tonight. I want to thank all my colleagues who have shown up tonight to be here to do the important work of democracy, which is to be held to account. It is what I have been doing for hours, and I will continue to do it because it is what Canadians expect of us. The member talked about small craft harbours. I want to say this in front of all Canadians, because I know this is televised and people are going to watch. He was one of the members who inspired us to do what is right for Canadians, for fishers and for their communities. We made a generational investment, $1 billion, which is twice as much as has ever been put into small craft harbours, and I want to thank the member. I want to say publicly that he has been one of the people who has talked to the Prime Minister and I to make it happen. I think that tonight, he should be very proud. It shows the power of MPs. Members of Parliament are here to represent their communities. They are here to speak on behalf of their constituents and to raise issues that matter to the people they represent. I want to say that this member did that superbly. Time and time again, he reminded us of the importance of investing in small craft harbours. I would say that we have delivered. I was pleased to be in New Brunswick just recently with a number of colleagues. I can see the difference it is going to make in the livelihoods of millions of Canadians. Fish harvesters depend on small craft harbours for their living. Their communities also depend on them. I want to say it again. We focus a lot on the answers tonight, but members like him who stand up to represent their communities, who fight for them and get what they need, should be applauded and thanked this evening. I give my thanks to the member.
“We need all the facts before we make decisions. This measure helps us update how we manage public property and do what is best for Canadians.”
“Mr. Chair, as I said, it is important to get all the information necessary to do our due diligence. I think we are at a time when we need to modernize the way we manage public assets. This measure will allow us to get all the facts and provide a comprehensive analysis so we can make the best decisions in the interest of Canadians.”
Mr. Chair, as I said, it is important to get all the information necessary to do our due diligence. I think we are at a time when we need to modernize the way we manage public assets. This measure will allow us to get all the facts and provide a comprehensive analysis so we can make the best decisions in the interest of Canadians.
“We need to update how we manage public property in Canada. The government needs all the facts and numbers so it can study these assets properly.”
“Mr. Chair, I think we need to modernize the way we are currently managing public assets in this country. I think it is important for the government to have all the facts and figures so that it can carry out a thorough analysis of these assets. I would say it is time to modernize the way we—”
Mr. Chair, I think we need to modernize the way we are currently managing public assets in this country. I think it is important for the government to have all the facts and figures so that it can carry out a thorough analysis of these assets. I would say it is time to modernize the way we—
“The member should ask these questions to the minister in charge. That minister will answer them, and I will pass the questions along to them.”
“Mr. Chair, I am sure the member can appreciate that, if we are to be consistent with the questions and allegations raised by his colleague, this matter should be addressed to the minister responsible. I know that my colleague is honourable. He understands all the rules of the House. The minister responsible will be happy to provide all the answers my colleague is hoping to get. I will also be happy to pass the questions suggested by my colleague this evening on to the minister responsible.”
Mr. Chair, I am sure the member can appreciate that, if we are to be consistent with the questions and allegations raised by his colleague, this matter should be addressed to the minister responsible. I know that my colleague is honourable. He understands all the rules of the House. The minister responsible will be happy to provide all the answers my colleague is hoping to get. I will also be happy to pass the questions suggested by my colleague this evening on to the minister responsible.
