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Julie Dabrusin

Liberal on The Environment 2026-10-09

82 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, the ultimate proof that Bill C‑39 is a pro-oil bill is that the Conservatives voted for it yesterday alongside the Liberals. In Canada, the only time the Conservatives get along with the Liberals is when there is an opportunity to undermine the environment for the benefit of oil companies. When the Liberals propose getting rid of impact assessments for pipelines, suspending the enforcement of environmental laws and sacrificing endangered species, the Conservatives vote red. Frankly, that should worry a lot of Liberals. Who in this government ran for office intending to join forces with the Conservatives against the environment?”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 70%Reasoning 30%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 19 wordsyesterday, I was in Sherbrooke to celebrate a great program that will help Quebeckers and Canadians access heat pumps.¹ Reasoning · 25 wordsThis is important because it will help us improve energy efficiency across the country. To do that, we need to build a stronger electrical grid. Claims · 38 wordsThat is what we are doing with the bill before the House today. We are continuing our efforts to beef up the electrical grid, Vague promiseand we are working together with Hydro-Québec to ensure we can reach net zero.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 7 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 · 45

6 of 7 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.

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 “yesterday, I was in Sherbrooke to celebrate a great program that will help Quebeckers and Canadians access heat pumps.”About a heat pump program announcement, not the cooperation on Bill C-39 the question raised.
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 “This is important because it will help us improve energy efficiency across the country.”About energy efficiency from the heat pump program, not the bill or the question’s charge.
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 “To do that, we need to build a stronger electrical grid.”About the need for a stronger electrical grid, not what the question asked.
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 “That is what we are doing with the bill before the House today.”Points to the bill before the House but does not address the accusation about Bill C-39.
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 “We are continuing our efforts to beef up the electrical grid,”About continuing electrical grid work, not the question’s charge of anti-environment cooperation.
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 we are working together with Hydro-Québec to ensure we can reach net zero.”About working with Hydro-Québec toward net zero, not the cooperation the question described.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 83

1 of 7 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 are continuing our efforts to beef up the electrical grid”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond continuing efforts.

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“yesterday, I was in Sherbrooke to celebrate a great program that will help Quebeckers and Canadians access heat pumps”Julie Dabrusin was in Sherbrooke on 2026-10-08 for an event marking a heat pump access program.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19