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Kristina Tesser Derksen

Liberal on Protecting Victims Act 2026-06-04

119 words · 4 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Frank Caputo (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, it is always a pleasure to rise on behalf of the people from Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola. I listened with great attention to my colleague’s speech, as the person who wrote the bill along and ushered the bill through to change the name of “child pornography“ to “child sexual abuse and exploitation material.” As somebody who prosecuted Internet luring and offences against children, I took a great deal of interest. One of the things the member spoke about was homicide of intimates, which was also addressed in Bill C-225, also known as Bailey’s law. Bailey’s law is at the Senate right now, and it was studied and amended substantially in the House at the request of the government. I wonder if that member would be prepared to provide an endorsement to state that Bailey’s law should be passed forthwith. Bailey McCourt, for whom the bill is named, was tragically killed in a similar situation to the Henderson murder the member spoke about. Her death happened on July 4 last year. Would the member support this bill coming into effect by July 4 this year?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

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

Thanks 20%Claims 37%Promise 19%Reasoning 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 14 wordsI thank my colleague very much for his advocacy and work on that bill.Thanks Claims · 44 wordsAs someone who has worked in the violence against women sector in the legal context, I know we saw gaps in laws and legislation that could be addressed through this House, and we are glad to see those types of bills moving through now. Promise · 7 wordsI am happy to continue to advocate, Vague promiseReasoning · 28 wordsand certainly it is our job as elected officials in this chamber to advocate on behalf of those who do not have voices to bring their stories forward.Partly on point Thanks · 10 wordsI commend the member for his work on that bill, ThanksPromise · 16 wordsand I will certainly continue to work with him to elevate those voices in this chamber.Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 74

2 of 9 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 very much for his advocacy and work on that bill.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I commend the member for his work on that bill,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

5 of 9 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 “As someone who has worked in the violence against women sector in the legal context, I know we saw gaps in laws and legislation that could be addressed through this House,”It speaks to gaps in legislation generally, not to endorsing the passage or timing of Bailey’s Law.
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 we are glad to see those types of bills moving through now.”It welcomes such bills moving through the House without endorsing this bill’s passage or its July 4 date.
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 am happy to continue to advocate,”It offers continued advocacy generally, not support for passing Bailey’s Law forthwith or by a date.
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 certainly it is our job as elected officials in this chamber to advocate on behalf of those who do not have voices to bring their stories forward.”It is about the role of elected officials in advocacy, not the bill’s passage or timing.
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 I will certainly continue to work with him to elevate those voices in this chamber.”It promises to work with the member on elevating victims’ voices without endorsing the bill’s passage by July 4.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 71

2 of 9 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 “happy to continue to advocate”A commitment to advocacy with no measure, target or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “continue to work with him to elevate those voices”A commitment to work together with no actor’s specific action, date or measure stated.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20