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Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba

Liberal on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-16

48 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Leslyn Lewis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I have to note that in the Senate, the Senate committee studied Bill C-9 extensively, and I noted that there were witnesses from every background, whether they were from the LGBT community or from a faith community. I saw a Black pastor also. Every single one of these witnesses said that removing the good-faith exemption would be a big mistake. Every witness concurred, and this has nothing to do with race, racism or discrimination. Is my friend across the way saying that all of these witnesses from these diverse backgrounds were false in this conclusion?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Positioning 27%Claims 73%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 13 wordsI do not agree with my colleague. What she says is not true.Positioning Claims · 35 wordsThis bill does not restrict the use of religious texts.¹ People may use them as they see fit, provided that their freedom does not infringe upon the freedom of their neighbours or fellow human beings.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 70

2 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 “I do not agree with my colleague.”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 “What she says is not true.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“This bill does not restrict the use of religious texts”Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, does not restrict the use of religious texts.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20