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Sean Fraser

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-05-26

132 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Todd Doherty (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the victim was run over, dragged down a road and left for dead, and the perpetrators are off scot-free. The victim now lives in fear that they are going to finish the job. He suffered broken ribs, flail chest and brain damage. He needed facial reconstruction surgery, and the perpetrators are free to do this again. Under the Liberals, criminals face zero accountability. Canadians are fed up, and that is the government’s legacy. Will the Prime Minister stand up today to commit to calling this senior, who is afraid for his life, and explain to him and his family why the perpetrators are off scot-free?”

Statement grade

B–

73 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Positioning 23%The ask 37%Claims 39%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 31 wordslet me condemn, in the harshest possible terms, acts of violence committed against innocent Canadians. I have good news for the member opposite. There is something he can do to help.Positioning The ask · 30 wordsHe can add his voice in support of the various pieces of criminal legislation that have come before the House for which we will be seeking royal assent very soon. Claims · 52 wordsThe legislation that we have put forward has been informed by municipal governments, provincial governments and law enforcement officials in every corner of this country. It has the support of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police Association of Ontario and, in fact, the provincial government of his home province.¹ The ask · 19 wordsI would ask that all the members of the House get on with the business of making Canada safer.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
Echo ×4“I have good news for the member opposite.” Said 4 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 69

3 of 10 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “let me condemn, in the harshest possible terms, acts of violence committed against innocent Canadians.”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 “I have good news for the member opposite.”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 “There is something he can do to help.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 43

7 of 10 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 “let me condemn, in the harshest possible terms, acts of violence committed against innocent Canadians.”Condemns violence against victims, which is the subject raised, but does not answer whether the call will be made.
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 “I have good news for the member opposite.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “There is something he can do to help.”Points to supporting legislation instead of addressing the request to call the victim.
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 “He can add his voice in support of the various pieces of criminal legislation that have come before the House for which we will be seeking royal assent very soon.”Urges support for the government’s criminal legislation, not the call to the victim asked for.
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 legislation that we have put forward has been informed by municipal governments, provincial governments and law enforcement officials in every corner of this country.”Describes consultation behind the legislation, not whether the Prime Minister will contact the victim.
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 “It has the support of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police Association of Ontario and, in fact, the provincial government of his home province.”Cites endorsements of the legislation, not the request to call the victim and his family.
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 “I would ask that all the members of the House get on with the business of making Canada safer.”Calls on members to support safer legislation, not the specific commitment asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 10 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.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“I have good news for the member opposite.”Said 4 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

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“It has the support of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police Association of Ontario and, in fact, the provincial government of his home province.”The various pieces of criminal legislation being advanced has the support of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police Association of Ontario, and the provincial government of Todd Doherty’s home province.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20