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Abdelhaq Sari

Liberal on Report Stage 2026-05-04

88 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments from my colleague in regard to the significance of the legislation. In Justice Arbour’s report, there were 48 recommendations. I believe we have implemented 36 of those recommendations, or possibly more. The essence of this legislation would be to implement the core of what Justice Arbour was asking us to do: transfer jurisdiction to the civilian process. She consulted, listened to and worked with, directly and indirectly, well over 1,000 people, I suspect. Many of them were direct victims. We need to be respectful of the legislation that is before us, and ultimately pass it. Could the member provide his thoughts in regard to why it was important not only to receive the report from Justice Arbour but also to follow through with it? That is exactly what the legislation would do.”

Statement grade

D+

50 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 11%Claims 22%Positioning 67%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 10 wordsI sincerely thank my colleague, the member for Winnipeg North.²Thanks Claims · 19 wordsWhat we presented today is completely in line with Justice Arbour’s recommendations and the testimony we heard in committee.¹ Positioning · 59 wordsOnce again, we are a responsible government.Off point We are a government that wants to make room for anyone who wants to file a complaint. We are a government that believes every member of the military should receive equal justice for themselves and everyone who works with them and where every member should also feel that justice to be equal.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 20

4 of 7 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I sincerely thank my colleague, the member for Winnipeg North.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Once again, we are a responsible government.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are a government that wants to make room for anyone who wants to file a complaint.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are a government that believes every member of the military should receive equal justice for themselves and everyone who works with them and where every member should also feel that justice to be equal.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 54

3 of 7 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Once again, we are a responsible government.”Praise of the government’s own character, not a response to the question about following through on the report.
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 are a government that wants to make room for anyone who wants to file a complaint.”About the government’s aims on complainants under the bill, not why it was important to follow through on the report.
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 are a government that believes every member of the military should receive equal justice for themselves and everyone who works with them and where every member should also feel that justice to be equal.”About the government’s views on equal justice in the military, not the importance of acting on the report.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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 · 2

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“completely in line with Justice Arbour’s recommendations”Bill C-11, the Military Justice System Modernization Act, as presented at report stage on May 4, 2026, is completely in line with Justice Arbour’s recommendations.search
2“my colleague, the member for Winnipeg North”The member for Winnipeg North is Kevin Lamoureux, who spoke in the debate on Bill C-11.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20