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Jacob Mantle

Conservative on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-15

68 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to John-Paul Danko (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I am absolutely beside myself right now. I heard the member opposite defending the use of the noose as a symbol of hatred. It is absolutely disgusting. Withdraw those comments. That is beyond the pale, sir. There are white supremacist rallies in communities across this country, including in Hamilton, and for a member of this legislature to defend the use of a noose as a symbol of hatred is completely unacceptable. Withdraw those comments.”

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.

Positioning 6%The ask 38%Claims 56%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 4 wordswhat a ridiculous comment.PositioningOff point The ask · 26 wordsI would invite the member to actually listen and go back to the transcript, which we can review together. I would be happy to educate him. Claims · 38 wordsI said of course the noose could be used as a hate symbol.¹ I simply pointed out that Canada and America have a very different history when it comes to this symbol and that fact should be recognized.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 94% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 93

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “what a ridiculous comment.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “what a ridiculous comment.”A jab at the questioner’s remark rather than addressing the accusation made.

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 · 1

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 said of course the noose could be used as a hate symbol”During the June 15, 2026 debate on Bill C-9, Jacob Mantle said in the House that the noose could be used as a hate symbol.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20