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Claude Guay

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

29 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Elizabeth May (Green)

“Mr. Speaker, I wonder if the parliamentary secretary is aware that when he refers to the new pipeline, now rebranded as Pacific link, and says it is moving Canadian oil, that it is not actually moving Canadian oil. The project description from the Government of Alberta correctly describes the project as moving diluted bitumen. “Canadian oil” suggests it might be crude that could go straight to a refinery, which this cannot. It is a more hazardous project, being diluted bitumen. Does the government not think it is important to correctly describe a project that it thinks is in the national interest?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Promise 55%Claims 45%

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

Mr. Speaker, Promise · 6 wordswe will take that into consideration.Vague promise Claims · 13 wordsI believe my colleague’s facts are accurate regarding what flows through the pipeline, ¹Promise · 10 wordsand I would be happy to discuss that with her.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 81

1 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 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 “and I would be happy to discuss that with her.”It offers a future discussion rather than answering whether the project’s description matters.

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 · 78

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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will take that into consideration”A commitment with no actor, date, measure or success condition for what will be considered or done.

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“my colleague’s facts are accurate regarding what flows through the pipeline”The pipeline referred to as Pacific link carries diluted bitumen rather than crude oil that could go straight to a refinery.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19