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Evan Solomon

Liberal on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-15

100 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Tamara Kronis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, all members in the House want to combat anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and hate in all of its forms. Our concern is that the bill is performative and that it is more words in a space where there are already too many words. I would like to know if the minister can tell me who can be arrested the day after Bill C-9 passes who cannot be arrested today and that it is going to result in the elimination of Islamophobia, anti-Semitism and hate, which he says is going to happen when the bill passes.”

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 6%Claims 94%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 6 wordswe should use common sense here.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 94 wordsThe bill is not just words; it would be a law. This is the most important thing that a government can do, which is to very seriously look at the law and change it to secure citizens where they worship and go to school.Partly on point On the display of hate symbols, there is a new category as well.¹ This would give police guidance when there is obstruction and intimidation in front of schools, universities, community centres and places of worship.² The hon. member knows these are not just mere words. This would be the law.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 92

1 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 should use common sense here.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 76

3 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 bill 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 “we should use common sense here.”A general call for common sense about the bill, not the arrest powers asked about.
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 “This is the most important thing that a government can do,”Praises the general importance of legislating rather than naming what the bill would newly criminalize.
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 is to very seriously look at the law and change it to secure citizens where they worship and go to school.”Describes the bill’s general purpose of securing citizens, not who could newly be arrested.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“On the display of hate symbols, there is a new category”Bill C-9 creates a new offence concerning the display of hate symbols.search
2“This would give police guidance when there is obstruction and intimidation in front of schools, universities, community centres and places of worship”Bill C-9 would give police guidance on obstruction and intimidation outside schools, universities, community centres and places of worship.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20