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Wade Grant

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-10-07

132 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Elizabeth May (Green)

“Mr. Speaker, there is no indication of urgency whatsoever except the urgency with which the Liberal government is turning its back on climate commitments. As Steven Guilbeault said before he left the House, the platform on which all the Liberal members ran mentioned climate change 28 times but did not mention pipelines once, and in approving the pipeline recently, the Prime Minister claimed that the increase in greenhouse gases would not be material. My God, we are on track to be well above the Harper target that was selected in May 2015. We are miles from reaching the targets that are legally binding under the Paris Agreement, and we are running out of time that really matters. I will not turn my back on future generations, and shame on anyone on the other side of the House who does.”

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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Claims 67%Reasoning 33%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 18 wordsclimate change is already affecting communities across Canada through increasingly severe impacts, including wildfires, floods and extreme heat. Reasoning · 33 wordsThis is why climate policy must continue to be informed by the best available scientific evidence. It is both an environmental imperative and an economic necessity in a world that continues to decarbonize. Claims · 25 wordsThe Government of Canada continues to support climate science, modelling, data collection and environmental monitoring to improve our understanding of climate change and its impacts.¹ Reasoning · 10 wordsThey are fundamental to understanding climate risks and informing decision-making. Claims · 46 wordsCanada remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.² We are taking a long-term approach focused on building resilience, supporting clean economic growth, protecting nature and creating the conditions for Canadians to benefit from reliable energy systems, cleaner technologies and more resilient communities for the future.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · 100

Nothing lost points on 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 comment put to the member, and the question on notice.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Claims · 2

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“The Government of Canada continues to support climate science, modelling, data collection and environmental monitoring”The Government of Canada continues to support climate science, modelling, data collection and environmental monitoring.search
2“Canada remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050”The Government of Canada states it remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19