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Jacob Mantle

Conservative on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-15

176 words · 8 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Andrew Lawton (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I cannot thank my colleague from York—Durham enough, not just for his speech tonight but for his tremendous leadership on Bill C‑9, meeting with faith communities, members of the Jewish community, the Muslim community, the Christian community, all across the country, people who have raised concerns, people whom the government says it is protecting but who feel the opposite is true. One of the comments that stuck out from what my colleague said was with regard to the selective nature of how we define hate and how hate laws are applied. I will note that, earlier in the House, a member of the Liberals gave an enumerated list of people who have experienced hate in this country, and both times he did that, he left out Christians, despite the fact that 123 Christian churches have been burned or vandalized over the last five years. As I say that now, Liberals are groaning and laughing, which speaks exactly to what I am saying. What does my colleague think about the fact that, even right now, the Liberals are laughing at the idea that Christians could be the target of hate?”

Statement grade

64 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Anecdote 44%Thanks 4%Claims 23%Reasoning 17%Positioning 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 78 wordsbeing involved in this debate has actually been an amazing experience for me personally because it has allowed me to reach and speak with other faith communities, which I would not otherwise have had the chance to do. I met with Muslim groups in Toronto and Jewish groups in my own riding.¹ I had a different faith and a different view of the world, but we were in complete alignment on Bill C‑9. It was actually quite amazing.AnecdotePartly on point Thanks · 7 wordsMy hon. colleague raises a great point, ThanksClaims · 40 wordswhich is the selective nature of what the government considers hate. He points out a very good example, that regardless of which lists the Liberals use or which groups they identify, they seem to leave out some and include others. Reasoning · 30 wordsUnfortunately, that leaves us to conclude that some people, in their view, are more equal than others. This is why we are so concerned when they get involved in censorship, Positioning · 21 wordsbecause we know which groups they think deserve protection and we know which groups they think do not deserve that protection.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 34

8 of 14 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “being involved in this debate has actually been an amazing experience for me personally because it has allowed me to reach and speak with other faith communities,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “which I would not otherwise have had the chance to do.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I met with Muslim groups in Toronto and Jewish groups in my own riding.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I had a different faith and a different view of the world,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “but we were in complete alignment on Bill C‑9.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “It was actually quite amazing.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “My hon. colleague raises a great point,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “because we know which groups they think deserve protection and we know which groups they think do not deserve that protection.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

6 of 14 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 “being involved in this debate has actually been an amazing experience for me personally because it has allowed me to reach and speak with other faith communities,”About the member’s experience meeting faith communities, not what he thinks of the Liberals’ reaction.
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 I would not otherwise have had the chance to do.”A personal aside about the chance to meet communities, not the reaction being 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 “I met with Muslim groups in Toronto and Jewish groups in my own riding.”About meetings with Muslim and Jewish groups, not the Liberals’ laughter over Christians.
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 “I had a different faith and a different view of the world,”About the member’s own faith and worldview, not the question asked.
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 “but we were in complete alignment on Bill C‑9.”About alignment with faith groups on the bill, not the Liberals’ reaction.
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 “It was actually quite amazing.”A personal remark about the meetings, not the selective treatment asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 14 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 14 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 met with Muslim groups in Toronto and Jewish groups in my own riding”Jacob Mantle met with Muslim groups in Toronto and Jewish groups in his own riding about Bill C-9.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20