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Nathalie Provost

Liberal on Climate Change 2026-04-23

81 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Patrick Bonin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal member for Laurier—Sainte‑Marie wrote in La Presse that he fears his government is abandoning all of its net-zero goals. His Prime Minister is trying to impose another dirty oil pipeline in western Canada without meeting any of his own conditions. There is no increase in industrial carbon pricing and no protection for our water, and the methane and clean electricity regulations are being watered down to please the oil and gas lobby. The Liberals have no chance of meeting their climate targets. If the Liberals will not listen to the Bloc Québécois, will they listen to their colleague?”

Statement grade

Average 61 / 100

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

Claims 56%Reasoning 21%Promise 23%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 15 wordsthe climate crisis, like the global crisis, is real and we are aware of that. Reasoning · 17 wordsThe only way we are going to be able to deal with it is by working together.Vague promise Claims · 30 wordsAs far as Alberta is concerned, I had a great discussion with our Albertan colleagues last week about the rollout of the “Force of Nature” strategy.¹ The dialogue is open.Vague promise Promise · 19 wordsWe will work together, we will learn.Vague promise I believe that, by working together, we will build a clean Canada.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 8 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 · 36

4 of 8 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “As far as Alberta is concerned, I had a great discussion with our Albertan colleagues last week about the rollout of the “Force of Nature” strategy.”Switches to a discussion with Alberta colleagues about a strategy, not the pipeline or weakening regulations asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The dialogue is open.”A generic assurance of open dialogue that does not answer whether the climate goals are being abandoned.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We will work together, we will learn.”Vague pledge of collaboration offering nothing responsive to the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I believe that, by working together, we will build a clean Canada.”Aspirational slogan about building a clean Canada rather than an answer to the concerns raised.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · 46

4 of 8 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 “by working together”No actor, measure or success condition is given for how the crisis will be dealt with.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “The dialogue is open.”States a process with no commitment, actor or outcome.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will work together, we will learn.”Commitment with no action, date or measure.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will build a clean Canada”Aspirational goal with no actor, date or success condition.

Claims · 1

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“I had a great discussion with our Albertan colleagues last week about the rollout of the “Force of Nature” strategy”Nathalie Provost says she had a discussion with Liberal Albertan colleagues last week about the rollout of the ‘Force of Nature’ strategy.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15