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Ned Kuruc

Conservative on Protecting Victims Act 2026-06-09

130 words · 10 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to this bill. Before I get started, I want to give a shout-out to Laurel Collins, the former MP for Victoria, who, as you might recall, was a champion in tackling gender-based violence and laid the groundwork for today. If Bill C-16 is about protecting women and children, we need to get it right. We need to listen to the experts, and many of them, including women’s organizations, survivor groups and legal advocates, have repeatedly called for greater investments in prevention, housing, income security and violence protection programs, yet we have seen Liberals and Conservatives continually vote against amendments that we put forward, especially from the member for Winnipeg Centre. Maybe my colleague can speak about why the Conservatives voted against those amendments instead of focusing on stopping violence before it happens, because that is a critical component.”

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 5%Procedure 5%Claims 40%Positioning 22%Anecdote 15%The ask 13%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 7 wordsI thank my colleague for the question, ThanksProcedure · 6 wordsbut I want to be clear.Procedure Claims · 7 wordsConservatives want mandatory minimums for heinous crimes.¹ Positioning · 29 wordsFor criminals who attack women and children, we do not want a “get out of jail free” card. We are tough on crime. That is what I believe in.Positioning Anecdote · 19 wordsIt is why I was elected and why I wanted to become a politician. I wanted to make change.Anecdote Claims · 45 wordsI also want to make sure that when criminals get to court, they get a mandatory minimum for sexually abusing children and for violence against women.² We should not have a clause that would allow the judge to see otherwise. That is what Conservatives want, ³The ask · 17 wordsand if the Liberals could just work with us on this, this would be a good bill.Partly on point

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 · 47

7 of 17 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 for the question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but I want to be clear.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “For criminals who attack women and children, we do not want a “get out of jail free” card.”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 “We are tough on crime.”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 what I believe in.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “It is why I was elected and why I wanted to become a politician.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I wanted to make change.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

10 of 17 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 “Conservatives want mandatory minimums for heinous crimes.”States the party’s position on mandatory minimums in the bill without addressing the amendments or prevention asked about.
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 “For criminals who attack women and children, we do not want a “get out of jail free” card.”Argues for the bill’s penalty provisions rather than the voting record on amendments or prevention raised in the question.
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 are tough on crime.”A general claim about the party’s stance, not the voting record or prevention asked about.
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 “That is what I believe in.”Personal belief about being tough on crime, not the question’s subject.
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 is why I was elected and why I wanted to become a politician.”About the member’s own election and motives, not the amendments or prevention.
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 wanted to make change.”A personal aside about wanting change, not the question’s subject.
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 also want to make sure that when criminals get to court, they get a mandatory minimum for sexually abusing children and for violence against women.”Restates the party’s position on mandatory minimums without addressing the amendments or prevention programs asked about.
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 should not have a clause that would allow the judge to see otherwise.”Speaks to the bill’s judicial discretion clause, not the voting record on amendments or prevention.
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 “That is what Conservatives want,”Reiterates the party’s position on the bill without addressing what was 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 “and if the Liberals could just work with us on this, this would be a good bill.”Calls on the Liberals to work with the party on the bill, not the question about amendments or prevention.

Respect · 100

0 of 17 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 17 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 · 3

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“Conservatives want mandatory minimums for heinous crimes.”The Conservative party supports mandatory minimum sentences for heinous crimes.search
2“I also want to make sure that when criminals get to court, they get a mandatory minimum for sexually abusing children and for violence against women.”Ned Kuruc wants mandatory minimum sentences for criminals who sexually abuse children and for violence against women.search
3“That is what Conservatives want,”The Conservative party wants mandatory minimum sentences to prevent judges from exercising judicial discretion.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20