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Ruby Sahota

Liberal on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-15

135 words · 10 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Cheryl Gallant (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I have not seen such public upheaval over legislation since the gun registry was introduced in the late 1990s. The fact of the matter is that we have had anti-hate legislation on the books since the 1970s, and under former justice minister Vic Toews it was more clearly defined; that has been in place. The real problem is that the government does not want to enforce this and law enforcement is not enforcing what already exists. When we see protests, right outside this building, with people screaming at the top of their lungs that they want to see our Jewish population annihilated, there is a refusal to act on that, even on the grounds of the House of Commons. Is this bill not really about trying to make it look like the Liberals are doing something about combatting hate instead of really doing it and having it enforced?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 95 / 100

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

Positioning 13%Claims 76%Reasoning 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 3 wordswe are acting.PositioningVague promise Claims · 72 wordsWe are changing the Criminal Code of Canada. The offence of mischief that the member is talking about has very low penalties and is added at the sentencing portion of a crime.¹ This is a stand-alone hate crime. This bill would also create a crime of intimidation and of obstruction.² We have seen many Canadians not be able to go to their day camps, their religious schools or their places of worship. Reasoning · 16 wordsIt is really important that we make sure that all Canadians feel safe living in Canada. Positioning · 4 wordsThis bill is essential.Positioning Claims · 30 wordsCanadians have asked us to make amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada, and we have done so. We have done so in this bill and in several other bills, Positioning · 10 wordsbecause we are a government that believes in protecting Canadians.Positioning

At a glance

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AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

3 of 4 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 “we are acting.”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 “This bill is essential.”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 “because we are a government that believes in protecting Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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 · 97

1 of 4 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 acting”The speaker claims action for her side without naming any measure, actor or success condition.

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“has very low penalties and is added at the sentencing portion of a crime”The offence of mischief is dealt with at the sentencing portion of a crime and carries very low penalties.search
2“would also create a crime of intimidation and of obstruction”Bill C-9 creates offences of intimidating and of obstructing or interfering with a person’s lawful access to certain religious or cultural places.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20