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Sean Fraser

Liberal on Bail and Sentencing Reform Act 2026-06-12

163 words · 5 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Fred Davies (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Justice will remember that several times in the House I have raised the issue of a three-year-old little toddler in my riding who was brutally raped and beaten and left for dead. About a week and a half ago, survivors of sexual assault from early age to adulthood came to Ottawa to talk to members of the House about their stories of survival. This is not a partisan issue for me. This is something that we need to do as a country. These survivors came to Ottawa and asked me to ask the Minister of Justice why it is that we continually see people being given bail after being convicted of sexual assaults against children and adults. Will he commit to ensuring that if this legislation does not go far enough, there will be amendments made in the future to ensure that for the perpetrators of these vile crimes against children, it never happens again?”

Statement grade

B–

73 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Positioning 18%Claims 64%The ask 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 30 wordslet me signal, as a sign of good faith, that it is not a partisan issue when we are dealing with something as heinous as sexual crimes committed against children.Positioning Claims · 104 wordsThough this bill is focused more squarely on bail and sentencing, I would point the member to changes that would be made in this act when it comes to conditional sentencing orders for sexual offences, including sexual offences against children, which would no longer be available should this bill pass.¹ In addition to the issue that squarely addresses the member’s concern, in this bill we are proposing a series of changes that would make it more difficult for violent and repeat offenders to receive bail and would result in harsher sentences.² The spirit of his question is reflected in the text of the bill. The ask · 29 wordsI hope we can use that as motivation to quickly implement the measures so families and survivors, as he has referenced, have the protections that this bill would provide.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 · 75

2 of 10 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 “let me signal,”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 “as a sign of good faith, that it is not a partisan issue when we are dealing with something as heinous as sexual crimes committed against children.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 43

8 of 10 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 motion 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 “let me signal,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 a sign of good faith, that it is not a partisan issue when we are dealing with something as heinous as sexual crimes committed against children.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Though this bill is focused more squarely on bail and sentencing, I would point the member to changes that would be made in this act when it comes to conditional sentencing orders for sexual offences, including sexual offences against children,”Points to the bill’s conditional sentencing provisions, but does not commit to future amendments if the bill falls short.
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 “which would no longer be available should this bill pass.”Describes a bail and sentencing measure in the bill, not a commitment to further amendments.
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 “In addition to the issue that squarely addresses the member’s concern, in this bill we are proposing a series of changes that would make it more difficult for violent and repeat offenders to receive bail and would result in harsher sentences.”Describes other bail and sentencing measures in the bill rather than answering whether future amendments will follow.
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 “The spirit of his question is reflected in the text of the bill.”Says the bill reflects the question’s spirit without addressing whether future amendments will be made.
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 hope we can use that as motivation to quickly implement the measures so families and survivors,”Calls for quick passage of the bill, not a commitment to amendments beyond it.
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 he has referenced, have the protections that this bill would provide.”Speaks to the bill’s protections, not the request for future amendments if it does not go far enough.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 10 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“which would no longer be available should this bill pass.”Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, would eliminate the availability of conditional sentence orders for sexual offences, including sexual offences against children.search
2“a series of changes that would make it more difficult for violent and repeat offenders to receive bail and would result in harsher sentences”Bill C-14 contains changes that would make it more difficult for violent and repeat offenders to receive bail and would impose harsher sentences.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20