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Julie Dabrusin

Liberal on Climate Change 2026-05-07

57 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Patrick Bonin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, Radio-Canada reports that the Liberals are set to dismantle the entire regulatory framework governing pipelines. They had already passed Bill C-5, which suspends nearly all existing laws, but that was not enough. Now, they are going to limit environmental assessments to a single federal review, which always says yes. Now, they are going to restrict consultations as well. We are saying goodbye to BAPE, Quebec’s office of public hearings on the environment, goodbye to citizens, but above all, hello to climate change. Are there really Quebec liberals who entered politics for this?”

Statement grade

Average 64 / 100

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

Positioning 40%Claims 47%Promise 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 14 wordsagain, our government is actively committed to fighting climate change and protecting the environment.PositioningVague promise Claims · 27 wordsInternationally, we are a global leader in financing international climate action.¹ Domestically, we are investing in a critical power grid as we move toward a carbon-free future.Partly on point Positioning · 9 wordsWe are doing the work while he is complaining.PositioningOff point Promise · 7 wordsWe will continue to fight climate change.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 56

2 of 9 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “again, our government is actively committed to fighting climate change and protecting the environment.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are doing the work while he is complaining.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 39

5 of 9 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.

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 “again, our government is actively committed to fighting climate change and protecting the environment.”States general commitment to fighting climate change, not the regulatory changes asked about.
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 “Internationally, we are a global leader in financing international climate action.”About international climate financing, not pipeline regulation or environmental assessments.
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 “Domestically, we are investing in a critical power grid as we move toward a carbon-free future.”About domestic power grid investments, not the regulatory framework the question raised.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are doing the work while he is complaining.”A jab at the questioner rather than any engagement with the subject.
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 will continue to fight climate change.”A general pledge on climate, not the regulatory changes asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 59

2 of 9 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 “actively committed to fighting climate change”The commitment names no actor, measure, date or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to fight climate change”A promise to continue with no measure, date or way to judge success.

Claims · 1

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“a global leader in financing international climate action”Canada is a global leader in financing international climate action.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20