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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on The Environment 2026-10-26

62 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Marilène Gill (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, 15 young people aged 26 or younger are suing the federal government. They accuse the government of jeopardizing their future by failing to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Prime Minister has answered them by tabling Bill C‑39, which seeks to build pipelines by circumventing environmental standards. His response is to lock them into fossil fuels for at least 50 years. Young people are right to say that the Liberals are jeopardizing their future. Instead of fighting these young people, why do they not correct course?”

Statement grade

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

Positioning 32%Claims 68%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 20 wordsQuebec youth, like young people across Canada, dream of a future where the country continues to grow, develop and evolve.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 42 wordsThe Churchill Falls project alone is going to create thousands of jobs, Off pointand as the largest renewable energy project in North American history, it is going to prove that projects can get done faster without lowering our standards or expectations as Canadians.¹Partly 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 · 63

1 of 4 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 “Quebec youth, like young people across Canada, dream of a future where the country continues to grow, develop and evolve.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 37

3 of 4 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 “Quebec youth, like young people across Canada, dream of a future where the country continues to grow, develop and evolve.”Speaks broadly to what youth want for the country, not to the lawsuit or the course correction asked for.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The Churchill Falls project alone is going to create thousands of jobs,”About jobs from the Churchill Falls project, not the emissions lawsuit or 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 “and as the largest renewable energy project in North American history, it is going to prove that projects can get done faster without lowering our standards or expectations as Canadians.”Touches the debate’s subject of fast-tracked projects and standards, but offers a separate project rather than answering why the government will not change course.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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

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 largest renewable energy project in North American history”The Churchill Falls project is the largest renewable energy project in North American history.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28