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Wade Grant

Liberal on Climate Change 2026-06-12

97 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Christine Normandin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is not listening to the science when it comes to the environment, just as he does not listen to his former environment ministers, his net-zero advisory body, whose members have resigned, or even his own members, according to media reports. He does not listen to anyone except the interests of American oil and gas company owners. He is keeping all the power in his own hands to build pipelines that line the pockets of Americans. If this is the strong Canada that the Liberals want to build, then do they realize that we are going to pass on that?”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 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.

Claims 86%Promise 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 14 wordson top of what I just said, we have also released the nature strategy.¹ Promise · 14 wordsWe are going to be protecting 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030.² Claims · 69 wordsIn fact, about two weeks ago, I went to Klemtu on the coast of British Columbia, ³where I was standing with the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.⁴ We announced with seven first nations in the province of British Columbia a plan to protect over 6,700 square kilometres of coast.⁵ That is equivalent to 1.5 times the size of Banff National Park and larger than Prince Edward Island.⁶Partly on point

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 · 100

0 of 6 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 44

6 of 6 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 “on top of what I just said, we have also released the nature strategy.”Cites another environmental measure rather than addressing whether the Prime Minister listens to critics.
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 going to be protecting 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030.”Names a conservation target without addressing the question of whose advice the government heeds.
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 “In fact, about two weeks ago, I went to Klemtu on the coast of British Columbia,”A personal anecdote about a visit, not 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 “where I was standing with the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.”Notes who was present at the announcement, not the point put to the government.
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 announced with seven first nations in the province of British Columbia a plan to protect over 6,700 square kilometres of coast.”Describes a coastal protection announcement, which does not answer the question about pipelines and oil interests.
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 equivalent to 1.5 times the size of Banff National Park and larger than Prince Edward Island.”A comparison of the protected area’s size, not an answer to the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 100

0 of 6 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 6

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 also released the nature strategy”The Canadian government has released a nature strategy.search
2“protecting 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030”The Canadian government aims to protect 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030.search
3“about two weeks ago, I went to Klemtu on the coast of British Columbia”Wade Grant visited Klemtu, British Columbia, around the end of May 2026, roughly two weeks before June 12, 2026.search
4“I was standing with the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change”Wade Grant appeared in Klemtu, British Columbia, with the Minister of Environment and Climate Change around late May 2026.search
5“seven first nations in the province of British Columbia a plan to protect over 6,700 square kilometres of coast”Around late May 2026, the federal government and seven First Nations in British Columbia announced a plan to protect over 6,700 square kilometres of coast.search
6“equivalent to 1.5 times the size of Banff National Park and larger than Prince Edward Island”6,700 square kilometres is about 1.5 times the size of Banff National Park and larger than Prince Edward Island.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20