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Julie Dabrusin

Liberal on Climate Change 2026-06-02

93 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Patrick Bonin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, in committee, the Liberals proved that they did not calculate how all their backtracking is affecting the achievement of their climate targets. They do not have the numbers. The so-called “green banker” did not even take the time to calculate the harm this backtracking would cause. The outgoing member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie believes that, when we look at these numbers, we will see that Canada’s record will be worse than the United States’ record under Donald Trump. If the minister does not agree with him, it is simple; all she has to do is show numbers that contradict him. When will we—”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Procedure 17%Claims 75%Promise 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 16 wordssince the Bloc Québécois is interested in numbers, I want to talk about a few numbers.Procedure Claims · 70 wordsWe strengthened the methane regulations, ²which represents a reduction of 400 megatonnes.¹ If he wants to talk about what we have done for the climate and for climate action internationally, Canada is a leader with our international action plan to support climate action. If he wants to talk about what we are doing for EVs, we are seeing a huge increase in EV sales because our government has made changes.³ Promise · 7 wordsWe are continuing to do the work.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 · 78

1 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “since the Bloc Québécois is interested in numbers, I want to talk about a few numbers.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

5 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 “We strengthened the methane regulations,”About the methane regulations, not about the effect of the backtracking on the climate targets.
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 “which represents a reduction of 400 megatonnes.”A reduction figure for the regulations, not numbers calculating the harm from the backtracking.
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 “If he wants to talk about what we have done for the climate and for climate action internationally, Canada is a leader with our international action plan to support climate action.”About Canada’s international climate plan, not the numbers on the backtracking’s effect.
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 “If he wants to talk about what we are doing for EVs, we are seeing a huge increase in EV sales because our government has made changes.”About EV sales under the government’s changes, not the calculation the question asked for.
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 are continuing to do the work.”A general statement of continuing work, without the figures the question sought.

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 · 88

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 “We are continuing to do the work”A commitment to ongoing action with no measure, date or success condition named.

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“a reduction of 400 megatonnes”Canada’s strengthened methane regulations represent a reduction of 400 megatonnes.search
2“We strengthened the methane regulations”The Liberal government strengthened Canada’s methane regulations.search
3“we are seeing a huge increase in EV sales”Canada has seen a huge increase in EV sales, which the government attributes to its changes.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20