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Harb Gill

Conservative on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-16

101 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Amarjeet Gill (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague has expressed many concerns in his speech on Bill C‑9. Bill C‑9 removes the long‑standing good‑faith religious defence from the Criminal Code. As a justice and human rights committee member, I spoke with many religious leaders and faith communities who have expressed concerns that sermons, religious teachings and sacred texts could be drawn into a criminal investigation. My question for the member is this: Why is the Liberal government weakening protections for freedom of religion instead of strengthening them?”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 70%Reasoning 30%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 71 wordsOfficer Pinizzotto did not die investigating a sermon. He died investigating hate crimes.¹ He died investigating a shooting at the U.S. consulate.² I can tell members from experience that, generally speaking, police officers are not out there challenging people at a religious ceremony to say whether the sermon is allowed or not allowed.Unearned certainty Police officers are not the experts. They do not have the wherewithal to do all of those things. Reasoning · 30 wordsThe challenge is that when we have unclear legislation, it causes confusion. That lack of clarity is going to cause more harm in our country, rather than solve any problems.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 9 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 · 45

8 of 9 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 “Officer Pinizzotto did not die investigating a sermon.”About an officer’s death, touching the bill’s subject only in passing and not the question about weakened protections.
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 died investigating hate crimes.”About the nature of the officer’s investigation, not why the government changed the religious defence.
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 died investigating a shooting at the U.S. consulate.”A detail of the incident, offered on the bill’s subject but not addressing 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 “I can tell members from experience that, generally speaking, police officers are not out there challenging people at a religious ceremony to say whether the sermon is allowed or not allowed.”About police practice at religious ceremonies, on the bill’s subject but not answering why protections were weakened.
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 “Police officers are not the experts.”About police expertise, not the question of why the government is acting on religious protections.
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 “They do not have the wherewithal to do all of those things.”About police capacity, not the question asked about the government’s intent.
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 “The challenge is that when we have unclear legislation, it causes confusion.”About unclear legislation causing confusion, on the bill’s subject but offering the speaker’s own concern rather than answering the question.
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 “That lack of clarity is going to cause more harm in our country, rather than solve any problems.”About the claimed harms of the legislation, on the bill’s subject but not why protections are being weakened.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 64

1 of 9 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “I can tell members from experience”Personal experience is offered as the warrant for a general claim about police behaviour, in place of any cited source.

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“He died investigating hate crimes”Officer Pinizzotto died while investigating hate crimes.search
2“He died investigating a shooting at the U.S. consulate”Officer Pinizzotto died investigating a shooting at the U.S. consulate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20