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Julie Dabrusin

Liberal on Climate Change 2026-05-07

89 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Christine Normandin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, today we learned that the Liberals have decided to speed up pipeline construction by cutting red tape: too many rules, too much hemming and hawing, too much focus on reducing greenhouse gases and social acceptance. Canada has oil, so we are going to make a fortune, and to heck with the regulations. The Conservatives are losing the battle for the hearts of oil lovers. Soon enough, the Liberals will be the ones wearing “I love oil and gas” pins. If there is a single Liberal left who believes in the environment, what on earth are they doing in this party?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 88 / 100

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

Procedure 11%Promise 25%Claims 52%The ask 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 10 wordsI must say this again, as I do every time: ProcedurePromise · 16 wordsOur government is committed to continuing the fight against climate change and to protecting the environment.Vague promise Claims · 46 wordsWe have a nature strategy.¹ It is a major investment in our country’s future. We have introduced methane regulations.² This is something that people in other countries are looking at and admiring; they are saying that Canada is ahead of the curve and is a leader. Promise · 6 wordsWe will continue doing our job.Vague promise The ask · 11 wordsI hope our colleagues will look at this and support us.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 85

2 of 4 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 “I must say this again,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “as I do every time:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 67

2 of 4 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “committed to continuing the fight against climate change”A commitment to continue with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue doing our job”A promise to keep going with no actor beyond the vague ‘we’, no measure and no target.

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“We have a nature strategy”The federal government has a nature strategy.search
2“We have introduced methane regulations”The federal government has introduced methane regulations.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20