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Kristina Tesser Derksen

Liberal on Protecting Victims Act 2026-06-04

148 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Louis Villeneuve (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, many women who experience intimate partner violence face obstacles in accessing justice. Can my colleague explain how Bill C-16 would improve access to justice for women who experience intimate partner violence?”

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 5%Claims 64%Promise 7%Reasoning 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 8 wordsthat is a great question from my colleague.Thanks Claims · 87 wordsDuring my work in the legal field with women who were experiencing intimate partner violence, many of them experienced hesitation and trepidation in coming forward because they were not confident that the justice system could be easily navigated or address their needs. This bill speaks directly to that concern by ensuring that courts can have earlier responses, respond faster and deliver stronger results for victims.Vague promise We are also including testimonial aids for victims, ¹so that they do not have to relitigate and relive their traumas in court. Promise · 11 wordsWe also want to ensure that they have a speedy result.Vague promise Reasoning · 35 wordsAt the same time, we have to make sure that more complex sexual assault and sexual abuse cases have the time they need in the courts without encountering unnecessarily long delays and being thrown out, Claims · 7 wordsas we saw in the Jordan decision.²

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 92

1 of 3 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 “that is a great question from my colleague.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 69

2 of 3 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 “deliver stronger results for victims”The bill’s effect is asserted in outcome words alone, with no specific provision, actor or measure named in the clause.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We also want to ensure that they have a speedy result”A commitment to an outcome with no actor, date, measure or way to tell it was achieved.

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 are also including testimonial aids for victims”Bill C-16 would provide that victims of certain offences are entitled to testimonial aids.search
2“as we saw in the Jordan decision”The Jordan decision is a court ruling dealing with unreasonable trial delays in Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20