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Nathalie Provost

Liberal on The Environment 2026-09-25

90 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, with Bill C-39, the Liberals are exploiting the public’s fear of Donald Trump. Let us not forget that, under the pretext of fighting tariffs, they gave themselves the power to circumvent all environmental laws in order to build pipelines. That is irresponsible, but at least the Bloc Québécois managed to get a sunset clause added so that it would expire after five years, because Donald Trump will no longer be in office in five years’ time. However, in Bill C‑39, they are repealing that provision. They want to circumvent environmental laws for good. Does this not prove that the tariff crisis is basically just an excuse for them to bulldoze over everything?”

Statement grade

Average 93 / 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%Claims 82%Promise 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 11 wordsI would like to thank my colleague for his important question.Thanks Claims · 74 wordsAs a Quebecker and a former employee of Quebec’s environment ministry, I am very pleased to answer it today.¹ Our proposal is simply about speeding up the response. Quebec’s environment ministry wanted to review its own environmental laws and its environmental impact assessment legislation.² It has the same goal, specifically, one year.³ That is all we are doing. Laws and regulations are not being repealed.⁴Hidden agency When we grant ourselves powers, conditions will be attached. Promise · 5 wordsWe will be rigorous and—

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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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 my colleague for his important question.”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 · 88

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.

Wording that hides who did something, or who will.What the tags mean “Laws and regulations are not being repealed”The passive leaves unstated who would or would not repeal the laws, which is the very thing at issue in the exchange.

Claims · 4

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 former employee of Quebec’s environment ministry”Nathalie Provost is a former employee of Quebec’s environment ministry.search
2“Quebec’s environment ministry wanted to review its own environmental laws and its environmental impact assessment legislation”Quebec’s environment ministry wanted to review its own environmental laws and its environmental impact assessment legislation.search
3“one year”Quebec’s environment ministry set a goal of one year for reviewing its environmental laws and environmental impact assessment legislation.search
4“Laws and regulations are not being repealed”Bill C-39 does not repeal any laws or regulations.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20