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Ben Carr

Liberal on Combatting Hate Act 2026-06-16

65 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier, as legislators, we need to be mindful of the impact that our words can have in the public arena and we must also ensure that what we say does not contribute to disinformation and does not harm certain groups that we wish to protect. I would like to hear my colleague’s thoughts on the importance of being thorough and factual when debating a bill as important as Bill C‑9.”

Statement grade

Average 64 / 100

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

Procedure 37%Reasoning 43%Claims 20%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 18 wordsas I said a few moments ago, this is a very important moment for us here in Canada.Procedure Reasoning · 20 wordsWe must take action that will truly protect children, families and communities across Canada because hate is an ongoing problem.Vague promise Claims · 13 wordsMany members of various communities across Canada continue to face violence and intimidation.¹ Reasoning · 8 wordsThis bill is necessary to ensure better protection.Partly on point Procedure · 6 wordsI fully support passing this bill.Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

2 of 6 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 “as I said a few moments ago, this is a very important moment for us here in Canada.”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 fully support passing this bill.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 of 6 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 “We must take action that will truly protect children, families and communities across Canada because hate is an ongoing problem.”Speaks to the bill’s purpose of protecting communities, not to the point about careful 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 “Many members of various communities across Canada continue to face violence and intimidation.”Describes the problem of violence and intimidation the bill addresses, not the point about thoroughness in 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 “This bill is necessary to ensure better protection.”Affirms the bill’s necessity rather than responding to the request about factual debate.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 49

1 of 6 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 “We must take action”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, only that action will protect communities.

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“Many members of various communities across Canada continue to face violence and intimidation”Many members of various communities across Canada continue to face violence and intimidation.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20