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Sean Fraser

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

170 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, six months ago I was standing in this very place, literally pleading with Conservative Party members to allow passage of Bill C‑14, recognizing just how popular this legislation was and the support it had. I literally was begging, saying we would sit until midnight and extend the sitting, how nice it would be to see this bill actually pass before Christmas, yet, once again, here we stand waiting for the Conservative Party to recognize just how important this legislation is and that it needs to pass. I am afraid that without this tool being used, it would be the intention of the Conservative Party to continue to postpone and never let this bill pass. Could the minister comment?”

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.

Claims 61%Reasoning 9%Positioning 12%The ask 18%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 103 wordsif we go back to the timeline the hon. member is citing, I raised with colleagues in different parties in the House my concern about the shenanigans being played out at justice committee that were preventing the advancement of this bill and the protecting victims act.¹ We are now in a position that reflects precisely the advice we provided to the opposition at the time, which was that we would potentially see months-long delays in the implementation of these bills, which they claim to support. We have an opportunity to take action today to combat extortion, home invasions, auto theft and sexual assault.² Reasoning · 16 wordsThe only question is whether we are going to act today or months down the road. Positioning · 21 wordsThat kind of delay is senseless and would not offer an ounce of contribution to public safety. We are moving forward.PositioningVague promise The ask · 30 wordsI would ask that all members recognize the urgency with which communities are calling for these measures so we can implement them in law before Parliament rises for the summer.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That kind of delay is senseless and would not offer an ounce of contribution to public safety.”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 moving forward.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 motion 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 · 96

1 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 “We are moving forward”A first-person commitment with no named measure, date or success condition beyond the phrase itself.

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“I raised with colleagues in different parties in the House my concern about the shenanigans being played out at justice committee that were preventing the advancement of this bill and the protecting victims act”Sean Fraser told colleagues in different parties in the House that proceedings at the justice committee were preventing the advancement of Bill C-14 and the protecting victims act.search
2“We have an opportunity to take action today to combat extortion, home invasions, auto theft and sexual assault”Bill C-14 (Bail and Sentencing Reform Act) contains measures addressing extortion, home invasions (breaking and entering), auto theft and sexual assault.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20