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Jamie Schmale

Conservative on Criminal Code 2026-05-04

42 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Bardish Chagger (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for his work on this file and on the importance of bringing this issue forward. What we know is that the individuals were not always believed. Luckily, society is advancing, but there has just been a case in Ontario where 48 women came forward, and the judge had no problem suggesting that there was no credibility to any of their testimony. I would like to hear the member’s comments on the work we need to do on how we ensure that survivors are believed, and that when they come forward, they receive the dignity and respect they deserve.”

Statement grade

78 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 100%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 42 wordsthat is something we heard during testimony during the committee process.¹ Many times, the victims did not know what was happening to them. The survivors were not sure what the procedure meant. This legislation would be a way to correct that wrong.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 48

4 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

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 “that is something we heard during testimony during the committee process.”About testimony heard at committee, not the work needed to ensure survivors are believed and respected.
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 “Many times, the victims did not know what was happening to them.”About victims’ lack of knowledge of what was done, not the question of how survivors are to be believed and respected.
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 “The survivors were not sure what the procedure meant.”About survivors’ uncertainty about the procedure, not the work needed going forward that was asked about.
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 “This legislation would be a way to correct that wrong.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

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“that is something we heard during testimony during the committee process”Witnesses on Bill S-228 told the committee that survivors of coerced sterilization were not believed when they came forward.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20