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Ruby Sahota

Liberal on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-15

129 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Frank Caputo (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, it is always a pleasure to rise on behalf of the people of Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola. Before I begin, I want to recognize Paul and Elly Major, the parents of Dr. Blair Major, a faculty member of Thompson Rivers University in my riding, on their 50th wedding anniversary. I congratulate Paul and Elly. We heard a member talk about people who cannot go to synagogues. There was actually a synagogue that was shot up, and that has now been tied to a terrorist who was then alleged to have been connected to a police officer who has been killed. We have had an unprecedented number of churches being burned with nary a word from the government. We have had people who cannot access their places of worship, and the government has not sufficiently denounced it. Forgive me if I say that the government’s words ring hollow after 12 years of inaction.”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Positioning 15%Claims 73%Thanks 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 6 wordsthe Conservative argument is so disingenuous.Positioning Claims · 69 wordsIn the hate crime or the shooting that happened at the U.S. consulate, the RCMP and local law enforcement investigated that incident.¹ There were actors who belonged to a terrorist organization.² It has been reported and alleged that they were working out of the United States of America and were plotting events here in Canada and in Europe.³ Our law agencies were investigating and were on top of it, Thanks · 16 wordsand so I give them a lot of credit for the investigation that they have done.Thanks Claims · 25 wordsHowever, they could also use more investigative tools, like those in Bill C-22 respecting lawful access, ⁴but the Conservatives have been standing in their way.⁵ Positioning · 13 wordsHow many more victims are the Conservatives going to create by their obstruction?Positioning

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 66

3 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 “the Conservative argument is so disingenuous.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and so I give them a lot of credit for the investigation that they have done.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “How many more victims are the Conservatives going to create by their obstruction?”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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 5

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“the hate crime or the shooting that happened at the U.S. consulate”A shooting and hate crime occurred at the U.S. consulate, and the RCMP and local law enforcement investigated the incident.search
2“There were actors who belonged to a terrorist organization”Those involved in the consulate shooting incident belonged to a terrorist organization.search
3“It has been reported and alleged that they were working out of the United States of America and were plotting events here in Canada and in Europe”It has been reported and alleged that the individuals involved were working out of the United States and plotting events in Canada and Europe.search
4“Bill C-22 respecting lawful access”Bill C-22 contains investigative tools respecting lawful access.search
5“the Conservatives have been standing in their way”The Conservatives have obstructed the passage of Bill C-22 on lawful access.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20