Gladu presses for affordability measures, major energy and trade projects, and local goals such as housing, apprenticeships and jobs in her riding, and urges quick passage of justice bills like bail reform. Her speeches drift into asides, as when she pauses a bill on measuring fuel to say, “I am super happy about that.” A chemical engineer for 32 years, she leans on that experience in debate.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .
Average grade
B+
The average grade of 42 analysed statements. 17 more were analysed but were too short to grade.
82 / 100 over 42 statements
Signal77 / 100
Relevance79 / 100
Respect100 / 100
Clarity90 / 100
Loses points more than most for A remark off to the side of the point.2.4 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×2.4Greetings and pleasantries.1.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×1.7
Averaged over the 42 of 59 statements graded so far.
“Life is already too expensive in this country. Adding costs for the CRTC will make life more expensive for people in Quebec. We should not do it.”
“Mr. Speaker, we have an affordability crisis in this country right now. I think that if we add on expenses for the CRTC, or Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, costs will rise for all Quebeckers. What makes this a good time for that? I do not think it is warranted.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, we have an affordability crisis in this country right now. I think that if we add on expenses for the CRTC, or Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, costs will rise for all Quebeckers. What makes this a good time for that? I do not think it is warranted.
“I am proud of the Prime Minister for standing up to the United States to protect the French language and Quebec culture. I want to know if the member is proud of that too.”
“Mr. Speaker, my colleague talked a lot about Donald Trump. I know that discussions between Canada and the United States are ongoing, but I am very proud of our Prime Minister, who rejected U.S. moves that threatened the French language and Quebec culture. Is the member as proud as I am and very happy about that?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, my colleague talked a lot about Donald Trump. I know that discussions between Canada and the United States are ongoing, but I am very proud of our Prime Minister, who rejected U.S. moves that threatened the French language and Quebec culture. Is the member as proud as I am and very happy about that?
“I want the parliamentary secretary to explain how our government supports culture across Canada and in Quebec.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am happy about the parliamentary secretary’s passion for culture across the country. For example, on September 15 to 20 next year, the international plowing match is coming to Sarnia—Lambton-Bkejwanong. If anyone has not experienced this kind of agricultural culture, they need to be there. The question I have for my hon. colleague is this: Can he expound on the many ways in which our government is promoting and supporting culture across the country and in Quebec?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I am happy about the parliamentary secretary’s passion for culture across the country. For example, on September 15 to 20 next year, the international plowing match is coming to Sarnia—Lambton-Bkejwanong. If anyone has not experienced this kind of agricultural culture, they need to be there. The question I have for my hon. colleague is this: Can he expound on the many ways in which our government is promoting and supporting culture across the country and in Quebec?
“Life is too expensive right now. Raising fees for the broadcast regulator will only increase costs for people in Quebec. It is the wrong time to do this.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are currently going through an affordability crisis. Does my colleague understand that hiking contributions to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will increase costs for Quebeckers? Is this the right time to do something like that? Is it justified?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, we are currently going through an affordability crisis. Does my colleague understand that hiking contributions to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will increase costs for Quebeckers? Is this the right time to do something like that? Is it justified?
“Could my colleague explain more about her work on the Library of Parliament committee and how it helps the government support the arts and culture?”
“Mr. Speaker, my colleague talked about the work she was doing on the Library of Parliament committee and how it can inform the government’s continued support of the cultural sector. I wonder if she could elaborate on her support there and the work of that committee as well.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, my colleague talked about the work she was doing on the Library of Parliament committee and how it can inform the government’s continued support of the cultural sector. I wonder if she could elaborate on her support there and the work of that committee as well.
“Our government supports Quebec's culture. I want to know which part needs the most help and where the best opportunity is. Is it media, radio, television, music, or the arts?”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his speech. Our government continues to support Quebec’s cultural sector, but I want to know where the biggest problems are. Is it the media, radio, television, music or maybe the arts? Where is the best opportunity?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his speech. Our government continues to support Quebec’s cultural sector, but I want to know where the biggest problems are. Is it the media, radio, television, music or maybe the arts? Where is the best opportunity?
“Our government has supported Quebec's culture, including in the budget. I want my colleague to explain what we have done to support it.”
“Madam Speaker, our government has implemented several measures to support Quebec’s cultural sector, including in budget 2025. Can my colleague tell us about the measures that have been put in place to support Quebec’s cultural sector?”
Official Hansard
Madam Speaker, our government has implemented several measures to support Quebec’s cultural sector, including in budget 2025. Can my colleague tell us about the measures that have been put in place to support Quebec’s cultural sector?
“We should not extend the fuel tax break any longer. We already gave people tax relief twice. Towns and cities need that tax money to build things. Global events make the future too hard to predict, so extending this tax cut is not responsible.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader for his passion for Canadian farmers and Canadian agriculture, and then I want to add to that. He has reiterated that our government is clearly willing to bring affordability measures to help Canadians at this crisis time. Twice, we have exempted the fuel tax, with Bill C-30 and Bill C-38. However, let us not forget that some of those fuel taxes actually go back to municipalities to help with critical infrastructure. We cannot predict what the situation is going to be in the Strait of Hormuz and whether that is going to be resolved soon. It would be irresponsible to extend past the time frame that we can predict, what the revenues would be and what the benefits for Canadians would be. Would the member agree?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader for his passion for Canadian farmers and Canadian agriculture, and then I want to add to that. He has reiterated that our government is clearly willing to bring affordability measures to help Canadians at this crisis time. Twice, we have exempted the fuel tax, with Bill C-30 and Bill C-38. However, let us not forget that some of those fuel taxes actually go back to municipalities to help with critical infrastructure. We cannot predict what the situation is going to be in the Strait of Hormuz and whether that is going to be resolved soon. It would be irresponsible to extend past the time frame that we can predict, what the revenues would be and what the benefits for Canadians would be. Would the member agree?
“Our government wants to lower taxes, and we already took the tax off fuel. Global conflicts make it hard to predict what will happen next. We should watch the situation closely and offer help as things become clearer.”
“Mr. Speaker, of course, our government is committed to reducing taxes for Canadians. We brought forward Bill C-38 to take the tax off all fuel. I think, and hope, the member opposite would agree that it is very difficult to predict the situation globally in terms of the Strait of Hormuz and the various wars that are coming. Would he not agree that the prudent thing is to continue to monitor the situation and introduce responsive affordability measures as we know more about the global situation?”
Mr. Speaker, of course, our government is committed to reducing taxes for Canadians. We brought forward Bill C-38 to take the tax off all fuel. I think, and hope, the member opposite would agree that it is very difficult to predict the situation globally in terms of the Strait of Hormuz and the various wars that are coming. Would he not agree that the prudent thing is to continue to monitor the situation and introduce responsive affordability measures as we know more about the global situation?
“I agree that we should work together on things we have in common. We could work together to use less diesel. We could use more clean electricity and build small nuclear reactors in the north to help grow food. I want to know if the member agrees.”
“Mr. Speaker, I liked what the member opposite said at the beginning of her speech when she talked about how it would be good if we could work together in this place on things we have in common. Certainly, when it comes to diesel production and reducing the use of diesel in Canada, I think there are a number of strategies we could agree on, such as our electricity strategy, for example, to displace some of the diesel that is being used. Another idea is our small modular nuclear reactors. I think this would be great technology to take to the north to perhaps even heat greenhouses to address the food insecurity issue there. I wonder if these are the kinds of things that the member was saying it would be good to work together on.”
Mr. Speaker, I liked what the member opposite said at the beginning of her speech when she talked about how it would be good if we could work together in this place on things we have in common. Certainly, when it comes to diesel production and reducing the use of diesel in Canada, I think there are a number of strategies we could agree on, such as our electricity strategy, for example, to displace some of the diesel that is being used. Another idea is our small modular nuclear reactors. I think this would be great technology to take to the north to perhaps even heat greenhouses to address the food insecurity issue there. I wonder if these are the kinds of things that the member was saying it would be good to work together on.
“We do not know what will happen with the crisis in Iran. We should cut the fuel tax now and keep watching the situation. I want the member to agree that this is the responsible thing to do.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member gave a good speech. He is always very intelligent. As for the tax cut, it is hard to know what is going to happen in Iran with this crisis. We need to be responsible. We can cut taxes and continue to assess the situation. Does my colleague not agree that this is a responsible action?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the member gave a good speech. He is always very intelligent. As for the tax cut, it is hard to know what is going to happen in Iran with this crisis. We need to be responsible. We can cut taxes and continue to assess the situation. Does my colleague not agree that this is a responsible action?
“World events mostly set fuel prices, and we cannot control that. But our bill takes taxes off fuel until next year to help people. Will the Conservatives vote for it?”
“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member opposite for her advocacy for the citizens of Long Range Mountains. As she may know, I worked in the refining business for decades. Although there have been some supply chain increases, on the whole, the price of fuel is, as she said, greatly impacted by global situations, which we do not have a lot of control over and are sometimes hard to predict. Our government has introduced measures recognizing the affordability issues that Canadians are facing, and Bill C-38 would take the tax off fuels until next year. Can the member comment on whether the Conservatives will support these measures?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member opposite for her advocacy for the citizens of Long Range Mountains. As she may know, I worked in the refining business for decades. Although there have been some supply chain increases, on the whole, the price of fuel is, as she said, greatly impacted by global situations, which we do not have a lot of control over and are sometimes hard to predict. Our government has introduced measures recognizing the affordability issues that Canadians are facing, and Bill C-38 would take the tax off fuels until next year. Can the member comment on whether the Conservatives will support these measures?
“Our economic plan is working despite global challenges. Our economy grew by 3.3 percent, the fastest in the G7 last quarter. Businesses are investing more in construction and equipment, and we are selling more goods to countries other than the United States.”
“Mr. Speaker, Canadians and Canadian businesses are navigating the challenges created by this era of global volatility, economic uncertainty and unjust trade tensions. Our government has a plan to harness this moment to bolster the Canadian economy by driving growth, attracting investment and increasing our economic competitiveness, all while supporting our Canadian businesses. Our Prime Minister’s plan is working. Canada’s economy is showing strong momentum, with real GDP rising by 3.3%. Canada experienced the strongest growth in the G7 in Q2, double the growth of the next closest peer and more than double the annualized growth of the United States. We are diversifying our trade away from the U.S. Business investment is rising, with strong gains in building and construction, machinery, and equipment. We are working hard to build Canada strong, and we will continue to do this for Canadians.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, Canadians and Canadian businesses are navigating the challenges created by this era of global volatility, economic uncertainty and unjust trade tensions. Our government has a plan to harness this moment to bolster the Canadian economy by driving growth, attracting investment and increasing our economic competitiveness, all while supporting our Canadian businesses. Our Prime Minister’s plan is working. Canada’s economy is showing strong momentum, with real GDP rising by 3.3%. Canada experienced the strongest growth in the G7 in Q2, double the growth of the next closest peer and more than double the annualized growth of the United States. We are diversifying our trade away from the U.S. Business investment is rising, with strong gains in building and construction, machinery, and equipment. We are working hard to build Canada strong, and we will continue to do this for Canadians.
“I want to know how the government is responding to the threat of American tariffs, especially on aluminum.”
“Mr. Speaker, the hon. member talked about affordability measures and the major ongoing projects. Could he perhaps speak to the government’s responsiveness to the tariff threat that faces us in the section 232 tariff response, the aluminum tariff response, etc.?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member talked about affordability measures and the major ongoing projects. Could he perhaps speak to the government’s responsiveness to the tariff threat that faces us in the section 232 tariff response, the aluminum tariff response, etc.?
“My views have not changed, and the Liberals welcomed me into their team. We must pass this bill because it fixes problems in the justice system.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would thank the member opposite for that question, but I do not think it was a very good question. What I would say is that everything I have said is on the public record. The Prime Minister is aware of what I think. All of the members of the Liberal caucus are, and they welcomed me, with my Conservative views, into this caucus. I am very proud to be part of this team. My view has not changed. As I said, the things that were done that undermine the justice system are being repaired here in Bill C‑14, and that is why it is critical that we get this legislation passed.”
Mr. Speaker, I would thank the member opposite for that question, but I do not think it was a very good question. What I would say is that everything I have said is on the public record. The Prime Minister is aware of what I think. All of the members of the Liberal caucus are, and they welcomed me, with my Conservative views, into this caucus. I am very proud to be part of this team. My view has not changed. As I said, the things that were done that undermine the justice system are being repaired here in Bill C‑14, and that is why it is critical that we get this legislation passed.
“I want the House to pass this bill quickly. It will keep violent repeat offenders in jail instead of letting them out on bail. It also creates harsher sentences for crimes against first responders, car theft, and sexual assault.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise to speak to Bill C-14, as well as the Senate amendments that have come forward. I will start off by talking about the importance of passing this legislation quickly and getting it into law. I will then give a bit of detail about the Senate amendments and my thoughts on those before I sum it up. First of all, I want to say that this is not a partisan issue. Every Canadian wants to be safe in their community and safe in their home. It does not matter which party we come from; we all think that. Every Canadian is tired of seeing violent repeat offenders out on the streets when they should be behind bars. In my riding of Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong, we had a very tragic incident happen recently at Lambton College, where an innocent student, Dane Nisbet, was shot by someone who has been involved in crime previously, and he died. He was 20 years old. People in my community are outraged now because the perpetrator has been let out on bail. This is why Bill C-14 needs to go into play. Bill C-14 would prevent these things from happening, and I will talk a little about how it would do that. Over the last few years, there have been unintended consequences, from Bill C-75, for example, with the principle of restraint. The principle of restraint was making judges think that they had to let people out at the earliest possible opportunity with the least possible punishment. Bill C-14 would actually clarify this. It would clarify how police and courts apply the principle of restraint to specify that it does not mean automatic release where detention is justified to protect public safety. This is an incredibly important part of Bill C-14 and something that we definitely are going to need. Also, Bill C-14 would add aggravating factors, making sure we do not have sentences that are too light in extreme cases. When the offence is committed against victims who are first responders, it would be an aggravating factor in sentencing, as well as repeat violent offenders with previous convictions within the last five years and organized retail theft. I heard a question earlier about auto theft. This kind of thing would be an aggravating factor in sentencing, as well as offences interfering with essential infrastructures, which we see in copper theft and some of the drug-trafficking offences. All of those things are very good measures. One of the other things that was an unintended consequence of Bill C-5 was that house arrest was being allowed for perpetrators of sexual assault. That would be reversed here in Bill C-14. That is a very good measure. It is something that is needed, and we heard lots about that. The other thing this bill would do is align to the military justice system to make sure both systems are consistent. With respect to the Senate amendments that have come forward, some are good, and some we would prefer not to have. I think the one that would allow the measures for the youth justice system to come into force, that would allow some time to get that right, would be very, very important. I have heard discussion from the Conservatives today that they do not like the measures that the Senate has submitted on sureties, but one of the things that Conservatives continue not to understand is that when an independent court is making a decision, it has to have discretion. We have seen mandatory minimum penalties fail at the Supreme Court because they do not give the judges discretion and the judges are independent. Therefore, this is an important principle that we see represented here. It is only part of the story. When it comes to preventing violent crime in our neighbourhoods and in our communities, we have to have the laws, and then we have to enforce the laws. There is an opportunity to do a better job on enforcement. We have to also look at where we are going to put the people. A lot of times, people are being released because there is no room in the prisons. That is a shared responsibility, federally and provincially, and something that we need to look at. However, if we can get the deterrence to crime right and enforce the law, we are going to see fewer people in the prisons, which is what we saw previously. That, in a nutshell, is why it is critical that we get this legislation passed. The sooner it is passed and gets royal assent, the sooner it would get into law. Then we can stop seeing these repeat and violent offenders out on the streets and getting sentences that I consider to be inadequate. I am very proud of the government for the measures that it put in place, and not just Bill C‑14, as Bill C‑16 is exactly what we asked for at the status of women committee, which I am a part of. It addresses coercive control, femicides, deepfakes and a lot of the things that we brought forward. I think the government is serious about addressing crime in this country.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise to speak to Bill C-14, as well as the Senate amendments that have come forward. I will start off by talking about the importance of passing this legislation quickly and getting it into law. I will then give a bit of detail about the Senate amendments and my thoughts on those before I sum it up. First of all, I want to say that this is not a partisan issue. Every Canadian wants to be safe in their community and safe in their home. It does not matter which party we come from; we all think that. Every Canadian is tired of seeing violent repeat offenders out on the streets when they should be behind bars. In my riding of Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong, we had a very tragic incident happen recently at Lambton College, where an innocent student, Dane Nisbet, was shot by someone who has been involved in crime previously, and he died. He was 20 years old. People in my community are outraged now because the perpetrator has been let out on bail. This is why Bill C-14 needs to go into play. Bill C-14 would prevent these things from happening, and I will talk a little about how it would do that. Over the last few years, there have been unintended consequences, from Bill C-75, for example, with the principle of restraint. The principle of restraint was making judges think that they had to let people out at the earliest possible opportunity with the least possible punishment. Bill C-14 would actually clarify this. It would clarify how police and courts apply the principle of restraint to specify that it does not mean automatic release where detention is justified to protect public safety. This is an incredibly important part of Bill C-14 and something that we definitely are going to need. Also, Bill C-14 would add aggravating factors, making sure we do not have sentences that are too light in extreme cases. When the offence is committed against victims who are first responders, it would be an aggravating factor in sentencing, as well as repeat violent offenders with previous convictions within the last five years and organized retail theft. I heard a question earlier about auto theft. This kind of thing would be an aggravating factor in sentencing, as well as offences interfering with essential infrastructures, which we see in copper theft and some of the drug-trafficking offences. All of those things are very good measures. One of the other things that was an unintended consequence of Bill C-5 was that house arrest was being allowed for perpetrators of sexual assault. That would be reversed here in Bill C-14. That is a very good measure. It is something that is needed, and we heard lots about that. The other thing this bill would do is align to the military justice system to make sure both systems are consistent. With respect to the Senate amendments that have come forward, some are good, and some we would prefer not to have. I think the one that would allow the measures for the youth justice system to come into force, that would allow some time to get that right, would be very, very important. I have heard discussion from the Conservatives today that they do not like the measures that the Senate has submitted on sureties, but one of the things that Conservatives continue not to understand is that when an independent court is making a decision, it has to have discretion. We have seen mandatory minimum penalties fail at the Supreme Court because they do not give the judges discretion and the judges are independent. Therefore, this is an important principle that we see represented here. It is only part of the story. When it comes to preventing violent crime in our neighbourhoods and in our communities, we have to have the laws, and then we have to enforce the laws. There is an opportunity to do a better job on enforcement. We have to also look at where we are going to put the people. A lot of times, people are being released because there is no room in the prisons. That is a shared responsibility, federally and provincially, and something that we need to look at. However, if we can get the deterrence to crime right and enforce the law, we are going to see fewer people in the prisons, which is what we saw previously. That, in a nutshell, is why it is critical that we get this legislation passed. The sooner it is passed and gets royal assent, the sooner it would get into law. Then we can stop seeing these repeat and violent offenders out on the streets and getting sentences that I consider to be inadequate. I am very proud of the government for the measures that it put in place, and not just Bill C‑14, as Bill C‑16 is exactly what we asked for at the status of women committee, which I am a part of. It addresses coercive control, femicides, deepfakes and a lot of the things that we brought forward. I think the government is serious about addressing crime in this country.
“Why is it a good idea to change the date this bill becomes law?”
“Mr. Speaker, the member spoke about the Senate amendments. One of them recommends changing the bill’s coming into force date. Why is that a good idea?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the member spoke about the Senate amendments. One of them recommends changing the bill’s coming into force date. Why is that a good idea?
“I want my colleague to explain why it is important to finish this debate today and pass the bill quickly.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague. He has been such an ambassador for Ukraine in this House, and I appreciate his efforts to see this bill expedited. I wonder if he could reiterate the importance of letting the debate collapse today and why that is so important.”
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague. He has been such an ambassador for Ukraine in this House, and I appreciate his efforts to see this bill expedited. I wonder if he could reiterate the importance of letting the debate collapse today and why that is so important.
“My riding is facing a housing crisis, and we need affordable homes. There are also many energy projects and people ready to invest in my community.”
“Mr. Speaker, we need affordable housing in my riding. We are facing a real crisis. I had the opportunity to discuss this with the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. There are also lots of projects in the energy sector, along with some emerging opportunities. I have spoken with people who have money to invest in Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, we need affordable housing in my riding. We are facing a real crisis. I had the opportunity to discuss this with the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. There are also lots of projects in the energy sector, along with some emerging opportunities. I have spoken with people who have money to invest in Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong.
“I am glad to work with this government team. Ministers are visiting my area to look at our projects and hear what we need. This is how we build up my community and Canada.”
“Mr. Speaker, absolutely, it has been a joy being on this side where people work as a team. I have had Minister Solomon come to the riding and look at AI opportunities in my area. The Secretary of State for Labour came. There are more ministers who want to come and take a look. For all of the projects we have been trying to advocate for, I have audiences. This is how it begins. This is how we build Canada, and this is how we build Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong.”
Mr. Speaker, absolutely, it has been a joy being on this side where people work as a team. I have had Minister Solomon come to the riding and look at AI opportunities in my area. The Secretary of State for Labour came. There are more ministers who want to come and take a look. For all of the projects we have been trying to advocate for, I have audiences. This is how it begins. This is how we build Canada, and this is how we build Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong.
