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Patrick Bonin

Bloc Québécois on The Environment 2026-10-09

103 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 88 / 100

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

Claims 50%Reasoning 22%The ask 17%Positioning 10%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 18 wordsthe Liberal-Conservative alliance in support of Bill C-39 is putting us on a fast track to dirty oil. Reasoning · 17 wordsIf they are prepared to move quickly, then we must be prepared to act just as quickly.Vague promise Claims · 34 wordsOn Tuesday, the Liberal MP for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country condemned Bill C-39.¹ Yesterday, the Cold Lake First Nations asked the courts to overturn the decision to fast-track the Pacific Link pipeline.² Reasoning · 6 wordsWe need to follow these examples. The ask · 18 wordsThe Bloc Québécois calls on all those who still care about the environment to unite against Bill C-39. Positioning · 10 wordsIs there anyone on the other side who still cares?Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 86

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Is there anyone on the other side who still cares?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

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 must be prepared to act just as quickly”The speaker commits their side to acting quickly without naming any action, measure or condition.

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 Liberal MP for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country condemned Bill C-39”On October 6, 2026, the Liberal MP for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country condemned Bill C-39.search
2“the Cold Lake First Nations asked the courts to overturn the decision to fast-track the Pacific Link pipeline”On October 8, 2026, Cold Lake First Nations filed a court action to overturn the decision to fast-track the Pacific Link pipeline.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19