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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal Saint-Maurice—Champlain 343 statements translated

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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 .

Average grade
C+
69 / 100 over 298 statements
Signal 63 / 100
Relevance 55 / 100
Respect 100 / 100
Clarity 84 / 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 ×2.0 A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.1.8 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.8 Staying 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 ×1.6 Loses 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 Averaged over the 298 of 343 statements graded so far.

Statements 343

Oral Questions ·

Taxation

In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Our government supports Canadians, but the Conservatives did not help when we offered rebates for groceries and gas. We will present a plan next Tuesday to make Canada stronger.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 0 of 100

    None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, it is more of the same. I think the Leader of the Opposition should look at himself in the mirror. Every other day it is the same question, but one thing Canadians know is that we are always going to have their back. When it was time to present the grocery rebate, the Leader of the Opposition was nowhere to be seen. When it was time to give a gas tax rebate, he was nowhere to be seen. On this side of the House, we will always stand with Canadians, and on Tuesday we will present a plan to build Canada strong together. That is leadership.

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Finance

In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“The opposition keeps asking the same questions. Canada's economy is growing second-fastest in the G7, and the International Monetary Fund says our finances are the strongest. We will share our plan on Tuesday.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition certainly is here. One thing I can say is that, as the days go by, the questions remain the same. One thing that is true is that we have the most— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Hon. François-Philippe Champagne: Mr. Speaker, I think the members on that side would do well to listen because Canadians are listening. Canada’s growth is the second-fastest in the G7. The International Monetary Fund just confirmed that Canada’s fiscal position is the strongest. On Tuesday, we will be presenting Canadians with a plan to build a strong Canada together.

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Taxation

In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“We paused the federal gas tax to help Canadians, and gas prices went down. We will keep helping people when they need it.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Signal 27 of 100

    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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  • A repeated line

    “Together, we will build Canada strong.”

    Said 7 times by 5 members since April 23.

    Every time it was said
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, let me help the Leader of the Opposition. He has no doubt seen that we have always been there for Canadians with our affordability measures. Recently, we suspended the federal gas tax. The suspension is in effect, and the price at the pump has dropped. On this side of the House, we will always be there for Canadians in their time of need. Together, we will build Canada strong.

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