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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on Natural Resources 2026-05-26

111 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to James Maloney (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, during the last election, we committed to connecting Canada’s electricity grids from east to west rather than from north to south. Can the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources share with the House how we are going to build those interconnections, grow Canada’s clean electricity capacity and ensure families and businesses can decarbonize affordably and reliably?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Thanks 12%Reasoning 27%Promise 51%Claims 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordsI would like to thank the member for his leadership on this issue.Thanks Reasoning · 30 wordsIf we want to build one strong Canadian economy, strengthen our energy security and seize the economic opportunities of electrification, we need a more connected grid from east to west. Promise · 39 wordsThis is why our national electricity strategy will refer the development of a new comprehensive transmission interconnect investment strategy to the Major Projects Office.¹ This strategy will help grow our electricity grid and help us become more climate competitive. Claims · 11 wordsWe have now launched a consultation period to hear from Canadians, ²Promise · 18 wordsand we look forward to working together to build the clean electricity backbone Canada needs for our future.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 84

1 of 2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to thank the member for his leadership on this issue.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 76

1 of 2 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 “we look forward to working together to build”The commitment names no actor, date, measure or success condition for building the backbone.

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“our national electricity strategy will refer the development of a new comprehensive transmission interconnect investment strategy to the Major Projects Office”Canada’s national electricity strategy will refer the development of a new comprehensive transmission interconnect investment strategy to the Major Projects Office.search
2“We have now launched a consultation period to hear from Canadians”The government has launched a consultation period to hear from Canadians on the transmission interconnect investment strategy as of May 26, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20