Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Giovanna Mingarelli

Liberal on Justice 2026-05-05

116 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Procedure 9%Claims 43%Promise 4%Reasoning 43%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 11 wordsI rise in support of Bill C-16, the protecting victims act, ProcedureClaims · 34 wordswhich would strengthen the Criminal Code to better protect victims of violence and abuse.¹ When I was elected as the member of Parliament for Prescott—Russell—Cumberland, I committed to protecting those experiencing violence and abuse. Promise · 5 wordsToday, I reaffirm that commitment.Vague promise Reasoning · 15 wordsMore must be done to address the rise in toxic and harassing behaviour, particularly online. Claims · 16 wordsLike many Canadians, I have received persistent, abusive communications. It is harassment and it is unacceptable. Reasoning · 35 wordsAll Canadians, including every elected official in this House of Commons, have the right to a harassment-free home and work environment. Together, we must empower a public culture of respect, safety and dignity for all.

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 88

1 of 2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise in support of Bill C-16, the protecting victims act,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 94

1 of 2 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 “I reaffirm that commitment”The speaker restates her commitment without naming any measure, date, or success condition.

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“would strengthen the Criminal Code to better protect victims of violence and abuse”Bill C-16, the protecting victims act, would strengthen the Criminal Code to better protect victims of violence and abuse.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20