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Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault

Liberal on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-16

81 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Rosemarie Falk (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we know that the Minister of Heritage had suggested that passages of religious scripture could be viewed as hateful. We know that this government, which the member is a part of, has moved to limit debate once again, specifically on Bill C-9, since that is what we are debating, but it is happening on a lot of things. I am wondering why the member thinks that his government should continue to ram this bill through before the end of the session instead of killing the bill and coming back with something that is not so divisive and that actually can unite Canadians.”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

The question 69%Claims 31%

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

Mr. Speaker, The question · 19 wordsI would rather hear my colleague tell me whether she supports the remarks made by her colleague from York—Durham. Claims · 25 wordsYesterday, he made comments that downplayed the impact of the noose in Canada.¹ He said it was odd to include it as a hate symbol.² The question · 37 wordsI would like to hear my colleague’s thoughts on that. I would be very interested in hearing from more Conservative members and finding out what their positions are with respect to what their colleague said last night.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 46

5 of 5 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 “I would rather hear my colleague tell me whether she supports the remarks made by her colleague from York—Durham.”Puts a counter-question about a colleague’s remarks instead of addressing the bill’s handling 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 “Yesterday, he made comments that downplayed the impact of the noose in Canada.”About a Conservative member’s comments on the noose, not the question of the bill’s progress.
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 “He said it was odd to include it as a hate symbol.”About a colleague’s remark on the bill’s contents, not the question of its timing or divisiveness.
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 would like to hear my colleague’s thoughts on that.”Seeks the member’s view on the remarks rather than answering what was 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 “I would be very interested in hearing from more Conservative members and finding out what their positions are with respect to what their colleague said last night.”Asks about other members’ positions on the remarks, not the bill’s handling.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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“made comments that downplayed the impact of the noose in Canada”On 2026-06-15, during debate on Bill C-9, the Conservative member for York—Durham made comments downplaying the impact of the noose in Canada.search
2“said it was odd to include it as a hate symbol”During debate on Bill C-9 on 2026-06-15, the Conservative member for York—Durham said it was odd to include the noose as a hate symbol in the bill.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20