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Ruby Sahota

Liberal on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-15

104 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Michael Kram (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, many religious groups have expressed concern about Bill C‑9, in particular about the removal of a long-standing good-faith religious expression defence. Now that the Liberals have decided to dismiss these very legitimate concerns, could the Liberal member clearly explain where the line now falls between the lawful expression of sincerely held religious beliefs and a criminal offence?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Claims 81%Thanks 7%The ask 12%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 84 wordsthrough the committee process, a lot of good ideas came forward.Partly on point In this bill, we have a clear definition of what hatred means.¹ It was taken from Supreme Court precedents and those from other levels of court as well.² The definition of “hatred” has been well established in this country, so it is very clear. Considering the fact that the Attorney General’s consent would also be required in this bill, there would be an additional safeguard provided.³ Work has been done on the bill, Thanks · 7 wordsand I thank all parties for contributing, ThanksThe ask · 13 wordsbut it is time to get this passed so we can protect Canadians.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 91

1 of 2 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 “and I thank all parties for contributing,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 93

1 of 2 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 “through the committee process, a lot of good ideas came forward.”About the committee process generally, not the line between lawful religious expression and an offence.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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“we have a clear definition of what hatred means”Bill C-9 contains a definition of what hatred means.search
2“It was taken from Supreme Court precedents and those from other levels of court”The definition of hatred in Bill C-9 was drawn from Supreme Court of Canada precedents and precedents from other levels of court.search
3“the Attorney General’s consent would also be required in this bill”Bill C-9 requires the Attorney General’s consent for at least some of its provisions.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20