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Anthony Housefather

Liberal on Protecting Victims Act 2026-06-09

73 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to know my colleague’s thoughts about the study in committee of Bill C-16. The Conservatives made a lot of deliberate attempts to obstruct the work. While purporting to bring amendments beyond the scope of the bill, our colleagues engaged in endless filibustering. Considering that we made some progress and that we support the bill, even though it may not be perfect, what does my colleague think of the Conservatives’ behaviour?”

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.

Reasoning 52%Claims 48%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 38 wordsas my hon. colleague said, this legislation is a step forward. Everyone needs to be pragmatic. We will never get everything we want, Partly on pointbut this bill is very good news for everyone who wants safer communities in Canada. Claims · 35 wordsIt was unfortunate to have to sit in committee hour after hour as our colleagues tried to derail this bill.¹ Like the other justice bills that we introduced, this is something very important to Canadians.²Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 78

3 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.

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 “Everyone needs to be pragmatic.”A general call for pragmatism that does not address the question about the Conservatives’ conduct.
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 “We will never get everything we want,”A general remark about not getting everything wanted, not an answer on the Conservatives’ behaviour.
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 “Like the other justice bills that we introduced, this is something very important to Canadians.”Praise for the government’s other justice bills, not the question asked or this bill alone.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“our colleagues tried to derail this bill”Conservative members engaged in obstruction, including filibustering, during committee study of Bill C-16.search
2“the other justice bills that we introduced”The Liberal government has introduced other justice bills besides Bill C-16.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20