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Sean Fraser

Liberal on Gender-Based Violence 2026-06-18

78 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Linda Lapointe (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, Quebec has already seen 10 femicides so far this year. Protecting women and victims is a top priority for Canadians across the country. Can the Minister of Justice tell us what reforms the government is making to help end gender-based violence?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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

Thanks 27%Positioning 17%Claims 27%Promise 29%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 21 wordsI want to acknowledge all the work done by my colleague, the member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, as chair of the women’s caucus.¹Thanks Positioning · 13 wordsOur government is working hard to prevent gender-based violence before it even happens.PositioningVague promise Claims · 21 wordsBill C‑16 makes important reforms to the Criminal Code, particularly by creating new offences for femicide and coercive or controlling conduct.² Promise · 23 wordsTogether, these reforms will result in a justice system that responds earlier and faster and provides greater protection to victims of gender-based violence.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 51

3 of 4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to acknowledge all the work done by my colleague, the member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “as chair of the women’s caucus.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Our government is working hard to prevent gender-based violence before it even happens.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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 question asked.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 73

1 of 4 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 “Our government is working hard to prevent gender-based violence before it even happens”The speaker claims effort with no actor beyond ‘our government’ and no measure, date or success condition named in this clause.

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“as chair of the women’s caucus”The member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles (Linda Lapointe) is chair of the Liberal women’s caucus.search
2“creating new offences for femicide and coercive or controlling conduct”Bill C-16 creates new Criminal Code offences for femicide and for coercive or controlling conduct.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20