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Wade Grant

Liberal on The Environment 2026-05-25

95 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Jenny Kwan (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister told Canadians, “we don’t want to hear what people are against; we want to hear what they’re for”. He has abandoned the environment. He is gaslighting environmental groups that have been calling for renewable energy for decades. No wonder the former environment minister resigned and Liberal MPs feel they can raise their concerns only anonymously. This is an authoritarian approach, not democracy. Will the Prime Minister stop his bullying tactics, the sidelining of indigenous leaders who dare to disagree with him, or do they need to do what Danielle Smith is doing: threaten to hold a referendum to separate from Canada?”

Statement grade

Average 77 / 100

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

Reasoning 14%Positioning 15%Claims 60%Anecdote 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 13 wordswe cannot build Canada strong and clean if we are not working together. Positioning · 14 wordsThat is why we are thinking differently, strategically, to deliver real results for Canadians.PositioningVague promise Claims · 33 wordsWe have introduced new methane regulations and $90 billion in clean investment tax credits.¹²Partly on point We brought Alberta to the table for the first time, making sure that we move together for the future, Anecdote · 11 wordsand I was so proud to be in Klemtu this weekend, AnecdoteClaims · 24 wordswhere we worked with six first nations and the Province of British Columbia to protect 6,500 square kilometres of marine conservation for future generations.³Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

2 of 7 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 “That is why we are thinking differently, strategically, to deliver real results for Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and I was so proud to be in Klemtu this weekend,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 63

4 of 7 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 “That is why we are thinking differently, strategically, to deliver real results for Canadians.”A general claim about the government’s approach that does not itself address the bullying raised.
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 have introduced new methane regulations and $90 billion in clean investment tax credits.”About the government’s environmental measures, not about the conduct the question asked to stop.
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 “and I was so proud to be in Klemtu this weekend,”A personal aside about a weekend visit that does not address the conduct 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 “where we worked with six first nations and the Province of British Columbia to protect 6,500 square kilometres of marine conservation for future generations.”About a conservation achievement, not about the bullying and sidelining raised in the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 79

1 of 7 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 “to deliver real results for Canadians”A commitment to results with no measure, date or success condition attached.

Claims · 3

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“new methane regulations”The government has introduced new methane regulations.search
2“$90 billion in clean investment tax credits”The government’s clean investment tax credits are worth $90 billion.search
3“worked with six first nations and the Province of British Columbia to protect 6,500 square kilometres of marine conservation”The federal government, six first nations and British Columbia announced protection of 6,500 square kilometres of marine conservation near Klemtu in May 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20