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Elizabeth May

Green on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

103 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Marilyn Gladu (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I liked what the member opposite said at the beginning of her speech when she talked about how it would be good if we could work together in this place on things we have in common. Certainly, when it comes to diesel production and reducing the use of diesel in Canada, I think there are a number of strategies we could agree on, such as our electricity strategy, for example, to displace some of the diesel that is being used. Another idea is our small modular nuclear reactors. I think this would be great technology to take to the north to perhaps even heat greenhouses to address the food insecurity issue there. I wonder if these are the kinds of things that the member was saying it would be good to work together on.”

Statement grade

A+

Average 95 / 100

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Aside 17%Claims 52%Reasoning 31%

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Mr. Speaker, Aside · 17 wordsI love agreeing with the member for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong. Unfortunately, this will not be one of those occasions.Aside Claims · 54 wordsWhat we do not have, as she described it, is “our” small modular reactors. There is not one in commercial operation anywhere in the industrialized world.¹ There may be one in China, but it is hard to verify. It is a future technology with lots of issues attached to it, including very high expense. Reasoning · 32 wordsIf we want the cheapest, most reliable electricity, the very fastest we can get it, we would be rolling out solar and wind as fast as we could, with battery storage backup.

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AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 79

2 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I love agreeing with the member for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Unfortunately, this will not be one of those occasions.”An aside: 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 1

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1“There is not one in commercial operation anywhere in the industrialized world”No small modular reactor is in commercial operation anywhere in the industrialized world as of October 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19