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Gabriel Hardy

Conservative on Protecting Victims Act 2026-06-09

149 words · 11 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the reality is that through Bill C-16, we would see the reinstatement of a number of mandatory minimums that were actually ruled out of order with respect to Canada’s Charter of Rights. As a result, Bill C-16 would reinstate many of those mandatory minimums. It puts in the exceptional circumstances clause in order to protect the integrity of the laws so that they would not continue to be ruled as being against the charter. In other words, it would make them charter-compliant. It seems to me that the Conservative Party is just trying to find an excuse to justify its position.”

Statement grade

A–

Average 88 / 100

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

Claims 30%Positioning 32%Reasoning 38%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 14 wordsthis is a perfect example of what I was talking about in my speech.Partly on point Positioning · 30 wordsWhen these people talk about rights and freedoms, they are talking about the rights and freedoms of criminals. What about the rights of victims? Where are they? Victims are afraid, PositioningClaims · 6 wordsand the crime rate is rising.¹ Positioning · 5 wordsWhat message is being sent?Positioning Claims · 24 wordsWe are leaving another loophole to allow violent criminals to get off scot-free and to give judges the option not to impose minimum sentences.² Positioning · 8 wordsNo, that is not what our country needs.Positioning Reasoning · 57 wordsWe need a strong justice system that makes it clear to criminals what consequences they will face if they commit a crime. The system must not give them free rein by suggesting that, in the end, they might be able to spend the rest of their lives at home while victims are forced to live in fear. Positioning · 5 wordsThat is a terrible message.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

7 of 8 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 “When these people talk about rights and freedoms, they are talking about the rights and freedoms of criminals.”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 “What about the rights of victims?”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 “Where are they?”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 “Victims are afraid,”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 “What message is being sent?”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 “No, that is not what our country needs.”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 “That is a terrible message.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 93

1 of 8 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 comment 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 “this is a perfect example of what I was talking about in my speech.”It refers back to the member’s own earlier remarks about the government’s conduct rather than the point put or the bill’s measures.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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“the crime rate is rising”Canada’s crime rate is rising.search
2“give judges the option not to impose minimum sentences”Bill C-16 gives judges the option to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20