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Patrick Weiler

Liberal on Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30 2026-06-15

83 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Martin Champoux (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague from West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country. The name of his riding brings to mind landscapes, nature and beauty, and I cannot help but believe that my colleague is worried about the environment and climate change. In fact, he mentioned it in his speech, talking specifically about greenhouse gases and the fight against greenhouse gases. The Bloc Québécois called for an end to the oil subsidies, which would have generated approximately $27 billion in revenue for the government over five years. Instead, the government is maintaining the oil subsidies and, on top of that, it is relaxing the pesticide regulations. These are two measures that actually run counter to what my colleague mentioned earlier. They run counter to the fight against climate change. I would like my colleague to tell me whether he agrees with these measures and how they help the environment.”

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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

Claims 53%Aside 14%Promise 33%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 wordsin my speech, I did indeed say a great deal about nature.Partly on point Aside · 12 wordsI believe my riding is the most beautiful riding in the country.Aside Claims · 32 wordsI spoke about the significant investments being made to protect whales and about the measures set out in the nature strategy.¹ I know there are other points my colleague raised regarding pesticides, Promise · 27 wordsand I hope that, in committee, we will have the opportunity to investigate this properly to see if there are measures that can help mitigate the difficulties.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

1 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I believe my riding is the most beautiful riding in the country.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

4 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 my speech, I did indeed say a great deal about nature.”Recalls what his own speech covered, not the question about the oil subsidies and pesticide measures.
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 “I spoke about the significant investments being made to protect whales and about the measures set out in the nature strategy.”About nature investments from his speech, not whether the subsidy and pesticide measures help the environment.
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 “I know there are other points my colleague raised regarding pesticides,”Acknowledges the points raised about pesticides but gives no view on them.
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 hope that, in committee, we will have the opportunity to investigate this properly to see if there are measures that can help mitigate the difficulties.”Defers the pesticide question to committee without saying whether the measures are supported or how they help the environment.

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 · 58

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will have the opportunity to investigate this properly”The commitment names no actor, date, measure or success condition for the investigation.

Claims · 1

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1“I spoke about the significant investments being made to protect whales and about the measures set out in the nature strategy.”Patrick Weiler spoke about significant investments being made to protect whales and the measures set out in the nature strategy in his speech.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20