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Greg McLean

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-04-30

65 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Patrick Bonin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I asked the hon. member for Kings—Hants a question about the fact that this fund will finance oil and gas projects, even as we face challenges related to climate change. Climate change does not really worry him, though. He says it does, but he did not answer the question. My question was clear. Does my hon. colleague agree with the government taking $25 billion of public money and using it to fund projects involving liquefied natural gas, pipelines or oil sands, or other projects that would increase production? Is it acceptable to use public funds for that, given that these projects contribute to climate change, among other things?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 89 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Procedure 8%Claims 74%Reasoning 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 5 wordsthat is a good question.Procedure Claims · 48 wordsAt the moment, I do not agree with investing Canadian taxpayers’ money in projects carried out by other investors in Canada. The problem with Canada right now is that regulations are too focused on investment in the sector that is the most important part of the Canadian economy. Reasoning · 12 wordsWe need a regulatory system that works better for the whole country.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 91

1 of 3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “that is a good question.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 64

2 of 3 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 “The problem with Canada right now is that regulations are too focused on investment in the sector that is the most important part of the Canadian economy.”About over-regulation of a sector, touching the public-funding question only in passing.
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 “We need a regulatory system that works better for the whole country.”A call for a better regulatory system, not an answer on using public money for oil and gas projects.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20