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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on Natural Resources 2026-10-27

79 words · 10 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Shannon Stubbs (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, B.C.’s new Conservative premier wants to build out ports and rail to get Canadian energy to global markets. Strathcona Resources proposes to ship 250,000 barrels of Canadian oil a day through Prince Rupert. It is a Canadian company, Canadian oil, Canadian jobs and a direct deepwater route to Asia, but the Liberals’ job-killing Canadian oil exports ban blocks it. Will the Liberals finally get out of the way, repeal Bill C-48, cut dependence on the U.S. and let Canadians sell Canadian oil to the world?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 80 / 100

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

Claims 77%Positioning 9%The question 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 61 wordsas I said earlier, we are working with Alberta, we are working with British Columbia and we are working with first nations to sell Canadian oil to the world.Vague promise We are doing it. We are selling electricity. We are selling oil. We are selling hydro. We are selling nuclear. We are selling copper. This is all in partnership with indigenous people. Positioning · 7 wordsThey want to fight with indigenous people.Positioning The question · 11 wordsWhy do they not stop fighting and start building with us?Off point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 88

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 “They want to fight with indigenous people.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 72

2 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They want to fight with indigenous people.”An attack on the questioner’s side in place of an answer to what was asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Why do they not stop fighting and start building with us?”A demand that the questioner’s side act, not an answer on repealing the ban.

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 · 58

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are working with Alberta, we are working with British Columbia and we are working with first nations to sell Canadian oil to the world”The commitment to sell Canadian oil abroad names no measure, date or success condition, only that talks are happening.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-29