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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on Natural Resources 2026-10-26

78 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to David McKenzie (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we all want Canada to grow and diversify its export markets. Today, I have good news. Strathcona Resources, a Canadian oil and gas producer, wants to export 250,000 barrels a day of crude oil from Prince Rupert. Strathcona will ship by rail existing in place today. It just needs the Liberal government to get out of the way and remove the west coast tanker ban. My private member’s bill, Bill C-264, will do exactly that. Will the Prime Minister get out of the way and repeal the tanker ban so Strathcona can help Canada become an energy superpower?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Procedure 8%Promise 85%Reasoning 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 6 wordshere is what we will do.Procedure Promise · 15 wordsWe will work with B.C., Alberta and affected first nations to build the Pacific link, ¹Vague promiseReasoning · 6 wordswhich will massively increase oil exports.Unearned certainty Promise · 51 wordsWe will also work with first nations to build interties between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to build hydro in Quebec, to build nuclear in Ontario and to build the north coast transmission line in B.C. Rather than fight against indigenous peoples, why do the Conservatives not help us build Canada?²³⁴⁵Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 90

1 of 5 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “here is what we will do.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 60

1 of 5 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 “We will also work with first nations to build interties between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to build hydro in Quebec, to build nuclear in Ontario and to build the north coast transmission line in B.C. Rather than fight against indigenous peoples, why do the Conservatives not help us build Canada?”Lists other energy projects and challenges the Conservatives, without addressing the tanker ban asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 0

3 of 5 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 “to build the Pacific link”The statement commits to working toward building a project without defining specific actors, timeline, or success criteria.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “massively increase oil exports”The speaker asserts a large positive outcome for the initiative without providing verifiable data or a measure to quantify the expected increase.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will also work with first nations to build interties between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to build hydro in Quebec, to build nuclear in Ontario and to build the north coast transmission line in B.C.”This lists multiple construction projects committed to through collaboration without defining specific actors, timelines, or execution plans.

Claims · 5

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“We will work with B.C., Alberta and affected first nations to build the Pacific link”The government plans to work with B.C., Alberta, and affected First Nations to build the Pacific link.search
2“We will also work with first nations to build interties between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia”The government plans to work with First Nations to build interties between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.search
3“to build hydro in Quebec”The government plans to work with First Nations to build hydro in Quebec.search
4“to build nuclear in Ontario”The government plans to work with First Nations to build nuclear facilities in Ontario.search
5“to build the north coast transmission line in B.C.”The government plans to work with First Nations to build the north coast transmission line in B.C.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28