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Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba

Liberal on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-16

817 words · 45 sentences · 57 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Procedure 12%Claims 47%Reasoning 18%Aside 3%Anecdote 2%Positioning 5%The ask 9%Promise 6%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 59 wordsI will be sharing my time with the member for Winnipeg South Centre. I rise to speak to Bill C‑9, the combatting hate act, at a time when Canadians are looking to us for clear, serious and determined action to better protect them from hate and intimidation. I will begin by clearly describing the context we are currently in.Procedure Claims · 45 wordsAcross Canada, Black, Jewish, Muslim, LGBTQ, indigenous and other communities are feeling extremely vulnerable. The rise of hate is far from theoretical. It is a palpable, painful and disturbing reality that we are seeing in schools, on the street and even in places of worship. Procedure · 15 wordsI cannot give this speech without mentioning the events that recently took place in Montreal.Procedure Claims · 9 wordsWe live in a country of rights and freedoms.Partly on point Reasoning · 13 wordsWhat we are experiencing right now illustrates the whole reason for this bill. Aside · 11 wordsIt may be a combination of circumstances or an unfortunate coincidence, AsidePartly on pointClaims · 6 wordsbut this happened here, in Canada. Reasoning · 46 wordsWe have to discuss it and address the problem immediately.Vague promise It is not okay for people in positions of authority—regardless of their discretionary power—to incite any kind of targeted intent toward a particular community. In Canada, diversity is our strength. In Canada, our differences unite us. Claims · 41 wordsAs an elected official, I cannot believe that a member of Parliament would say something with such serious implications. I am referring to the member for York—Durham.¹ He said things that are hard to imagine, things that are beyond the pale. Reasoning · 19 wordsPeople may assert their parliamentary privilege, but they cannot say whatever they want just because they have that privilege. Anecdote · 13 wordsGrowing up, I was always taught that not every truth should be uttered.Anecdote Claims · 36 wordsYesterday, an elected official said something unacceptable.²Partly on point He outright dismissed the pain and stress that the mere thought of a noose can cause my community. He argued that we are importing an American problem into Canada.³ Positioning · 3 wordsThat is shocking.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 50 wordsIn Canada, particularly in Nova Scotia, where the first Black communities were established, this symbol evokes a past marred by racism and intimidation toward Black people.⁴ In the North American context, the noose remains one of the most powerful and universally recognized symbols of racial hatred directed at Black communities. The ask · 22 wordsToday, that member will have an opportunity to retract his remarks, now that he has had a chance to sleep on it. Aside · 12 wordsHopefully he woke up this morning, drank his water and his coffee, AsidePositioning · 38 wordsand came to realize the implications of what he said. Hopefully he recognizes the importance of exercising his parliamentary privilege responsibly and of not simply saying whatever comes to mind while fulfilling the duties of this fine office.Positioning Reasoning · 7 wordsWe must respect the House of Commons. Claims · 86 wordsIt is the House of Canadians from all backgrounds, from east to west.Partly on point The noose has long been recognized as a symbol of virulent hatred directed at Black communities. It is deeply rooted in the history of anti‑Black racism. The violence associated with the noose is not merely a historical phenomenon; it is a symbol that forms part of the hatred and violence to which Black Canadians are regularly subjected and which are rooted in a white supremacist ideology. This ideology is associated with the noose. Procedure · 9 wordsNow is the moment we have been waiting for.Procedure Claims · 32 wordsCanadians across the country have made it clear that they want to be able to live openly, safely and freely as themselves, regardless of their background, faith, ethnicity, gender, identity or community. Reasoning · 25 wordsWe all share the same goal: to protect Canadians from all forms of violence, particularly those that target the most fundamental aspects of being human. Claims · 76 wordsCanadians asked us to take action and keep them safe, and that is exactly what this bill does. Bill C-9 has been carefully examined by both chambers.⁵ It is now time for Canadians to get the protection they deserve from the government and the elected officials they have chosen. For the first time, the Criminal Code will include a definition of hatred, ⁶which will describe the conduct that falls under the new stand-alone hate crime offence.⁷ Procedure · 11 wordsThis is an extremely important change that must not be overlooked.Procedure Reasoning · 34 wordsThis new offence and the new definition of hatred will address the particularly reprehensible nature of this crime, which undermines the very foundations of the Canadian values of equality and respect for our citizens. Promise · 45 wordsBy passing this bill swiftly, we will not just be strengthening the Criminal Code; we will also be sending a clear message to Canadians that their safety matters, their dignity matters, and their right to fully and freely belong in this country will be defended. The ask · 54 wordsI urge all members of the House to support this bill and ensure that Canada continues to be a country where no one, and I mean no one, is made to feel unsafe simply because they are Canadian and have chosen to live in accordance with their identity while respecting their culture and heritage.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 75

12 of 31 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will be sharing my time with the member for Winnipeg South Centre.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise to speak to Bill C‑9, the combatting hate act, at a time when Canadians are looking to us for clear, serious and determined action to better protect them from hate and intimidation.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will begin by clearly describing the context we are currently in.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I cannot give this speech without mentioning the events that recently took place in Montreal.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “It may be a combination of circumstances or an unfortunate coincidence,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Growing up, I was always taught that not every truth should be uttered.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is shocking.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Hopefully he woke up this morning, drank his water and his coffee,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and came to realize the implications of what he said.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Hopefully he recognizes the importance of exercising his parliamentary privilege responsibly and of not simply saying whatever comes to mind while fulfilling the duties of this fine office.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Now is the moment we have been waiting for.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “This is an extremely important change that must not be overlooked.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 85

18 of 31 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 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 live in a country of rights and freedoms.”A general remark about Canada’s rights and freedoms, not tied to what the bill proposes.
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 may be a combination of circumstances or an unfortunate coincidence,”A aside about coincidence in the events just mentioned, not about the bill.
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 “In Canada, diversity is our strength.”A general statement about diversity, not addressing the bill or the problem it targets.
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 “In Canada, our differences unite us.”A general statement about unity, not addressing the bill or the problem it targets.
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 “As an elected official, I cannot believe that a member of Parliament would say something with such serious implications.”About another member’s remarks, not about the bill or the hate it addresses.
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 am referring to the member for York—Durham.”Identifies the member being criticized, not the bill or its subject.
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 things that are hard to imagine, things that are beyond the pale.”Blame of another member’s statements in general terms, not about the bill.
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 “People may assert their parliamentary privilege,”About parliamentary privilege, not about the bill or the hate it addresses.
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 they cannot say whatever they want just because they have that privilege.”About limits of parliamentary privilege, not about the bill.
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 “Growing up, I was always taught that not every truth should be uttered.”A personal reflection on speaking truths, not about the bill.
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, an elected official said something unacceptable.”Renewed criticism of another member’s remarks, not about the bill.
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 is shocking.”An exclamation of shock at the remarks, not about the bill.
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 “Today, that member will have an opportunity to retract his remarks, now that he has had a chance to sleep on it.”A call for another member to retract remarks, not about the bill.
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 “Hopefully he woke up this morning, drank his water and his coffee,”A aside hoping the member reconsidered, not about the bill.
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 “and came to realize the implications of what he said.”A aside hoping the member realized his error, not about the bill.
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 “Hopefully he recognizes the importance of exercising his parliamentary privilege responsibly and of not simply saying whatever comes to mind while fulfilling the duties of this fine office.”A hope about the member’s use of privilege, not about the bill.
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 must respect the House of Commons.”A general call to respect the House, not about the bill.
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 is the House of Canadians from all backgrounds, from east to west.”A general statement about the House representing all Canadians, not about the bill.

Respect · 100

0 of 31 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 · 98

1 of 31 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “address the problem immediately”The commitment to act is made without naming any measure, actor or success condition.

Claims · 7

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“the member for York—Durham”On June 16, 2026, the member for York—Durham was identified in the House as the MP who had made remarks about a noose that the speaker called unacceptable.search
2“Yesterday, an elected official said something unacceptable.”A member of Parliament made remarks in the House on June 15, 2026 concerning a noose that this speaker described as unacceptable.search
3“we are importing an American problem into Canada”The member for York—Durham argued in the House that the noose controversy was importing an American problem into Canada.search
4“the first Black communities were established”The first Black communities in Canada were established in Nova Scotia.search
5“carefully examined by both chambers”Bill C-9 has been examined by both the House of Commons and the Senate.search
6“a definition of hatred”Bill C-9 would add a definition of hatred to the Criminal Code for the new stand-alone hate crime offence.search
7“the new stand-alone hate crime offence”Bill C-9 creates a stand-alone hate crime offence under the Criminal Code.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20