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Patricia Lattanzio

Liberal on Justice 2026-05-08

90 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Alana Hirtle (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, in communities across this country, intimate partner violence is not an abstract idea. Survivors have been clear that they need our justice system to act earlier and more effectively to keep them safe. I am proud to be part of this new government’s commitment to taking tangible action to better protect Canadians. Will the parliamentary secretary please tell this House how Bill C-16 would strengthen protections for victims of violence, and why it is so important that we move forward without delay?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Thanks 8%Reasoning 40%Claims 43%The ask 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 7 wordsI thank my colleague for her leadership.Thanks Reasoning · 23 wordsViolence driven by control and fear leaves deep and lasting harm, and far too many women and children are living with those consequences. Claims · 39 wordsThat is why we introduced Bill C-16, one of the most significant updates to Canada’s criminal justice system in generations.¹Partly on point It would criminalize coercive control before violence turns lethal and would strengthen protections against sexual exploitation, including AI deepfakes.² Reasoning · 13 wordsEvery day we delay in passing this bill, we are delaying protecting victims. The ask · 8 wordsI urge all members to support Bill C-16.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 89

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank my colleague for her leadership.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 69

3 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.

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 “Violence driven by control and fear leaves deep and lasting harm,”About the harm of coercive violence generally, not what Bill C-16 would do or why it should pass now.
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 “and far too many women and children are living with those consequences.”About how many women and children are affected, not about the bill’s provisions or urgency of passage.
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 why we introduced Bill C-16, one of the most significant updates to Canada’s criminal justice system in generations.”About the bill’s introduction and significance, not how it strengthens protections or why to move forward.

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 · 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“we introduced Bill C-16”The government introduced Bill C-16 in 2026.search
2“It would criminalize coercive control before violence turns lethal and would strengthen protections against sexual exploitation, including AI deepfakes”Bill C-16 would criminalize coercive control and strengthen protections against sexual exploitation, including AI deepfakes.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20