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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on Natural Resources 2026-10-26

45 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to David McKenzie (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, it was Bill C-48 that killed the indigenous-owned Eagle Spirit Energy project, so the member opposite had better reconsider his position on those issues. It is time for the Liberal government to ban the tanker ban and not leave it merely open for consideration. How about repealing it completely so that producers like Strathcona can build our energy industry and bring jobs and prosperity to Canada? Will the Liberals get out of the way, remove the tanker ban and let Strathcona Resources export a quarter of a million barrels of oil?”

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.

Promise 62%The ask 38%

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

Mr. Speaker, Promise · 28 wordswe will up the member by four and get a million barrels a day to the west coast by working in partnership with first nations, not against them.¹Vague promise The ask · 17 wordsMaybe he could start working with us to build jobs in Canada in partnership with first nations.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 3 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 · 47

2 of 3 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 up the member by four and get a million barrels a day to the west coast by working in partnership with first nations, not against them.”The clause addresses increasing export volume and partnership with First Nations but does not address the specific removal of the tanker ban.
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 “Maybe he could start working with us to build jobs in Canada in partnership with first nations.”The clause offers a general suggestion about building jobs through partnership rather than directly addressing the policy request.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 36

1 of 3 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 “get a million barrels a day to the west coast”A commitment to deliver a figure with no date, measure or success condition beyond the vague ‘working in partnership’.

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“we will up the member by four and get a million barrels a day to the west coast”The Liberal government plans to increase west coast oil exports to one million barrels a day through partnership with first nations.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28