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Sean Fraser

Liberal on Justice 2026-06-18

105 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Costas Menegakis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, last year we lost 5,630 Canadians to the opioid crisis. That is 15 lives lost every day. Emmy Liu, 14 years old, was one of the increasingly alarming number of young Canadians whose lives were stolen by the fentanyl traffickers. These criminals who profit from producing and trafficking opioids should face serious consequences. That is why Conservatives introduced Bill C-289 to strengthen penalties for these criminals. Emmy’s legacy could be more than a tragedy. After the decade of Liberal rule that ushered in the opioid crisis, will the Liberals stop grandstanding and deliver results by supporting this bill?”

Statement grade

C–

Average 59 / 100

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

Positioning 40%Promise 60%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 42 wordsas we move forward with a public safety agenda that is designed to ensure that dangerous people are put behind bars, it is not lost on us that we also need to do everything we can to combat the deadly opioid crisis.PositioningVague promise Promise · 63 wordsI look forward to working with all members of the House as we promote policies that would lead to better public health outcomes, and at the same time pursue policies that would contribute to better public safety outcomes.Vague promise I look forward to working with the member and with all members of the House in order to build safer communities right across this country.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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 · 53

1 of 7 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 “as we move forward with a public safety agenda that is designed to ensure that dangerous people are put behind bars, it is not lost on us that we also need to do everything we can to combat the deadly opioid crisis.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

4 of 7 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.

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 we move forward with a public safety agenda that is designed to ensure that dangerous people are put behind bars, it is not lost on us that we also need to do everything we can to combat the deadly opioid crisis.”Notes the opioid crisis but says nothing about the bill or the support asked for.
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 look forward to working with all members of the House as we promote policies that would lead to better public health outcomes,”Speaks generally of public health policies, not the bill or the penalties it 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 “and at the same time pursue policies that would contribute to better public safety outcomes.”Offers general intent on public safety outcomes without addressing the bill or 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 “I look forward to working with the member and with all members of the House in order to build safer communities right across this country.”Expresses willingness to work together but does not say whether the bill will be supported.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 40

2 of 7 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 also need to do everything we can to combat the deadly opioid crisis”A commitment to action with no actor’s measures, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “pursue policies that would contribute to better public safety outcomes”A commitment to pursue policies with no specific policy, measure or date identified.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20