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Rebecca Alty

Liberal on Indigenous Affairs 2026-09-24

67 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Leah Gazan (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, it has been two years since I tabled my bill to add to the Criminal Code residential school denialism as a form of inciting hate. Residential school survivors, their families and their communities have a right to safety, security and dignity. I have spoken to ministers. Survivors want this criminalized. If the government is committed to protecting survivors, will it listen to survivors, take on my bill as a government bill and criminalize residential school denialism once and for all, yes or no?”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Reasoning 60%Claims 40%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 40 wordsefforts to deny, distort or minimize the truth about residential schools are deeply harmful and will always be condemned.Vague promise Denialism is a cruel rejection of well-established facts, and it undermines the truth that is essential to reconciliation with indigenous people. Claims · 27 wordsThat is why our government is moving forward with a $5-million investment in education and public awareness so that Canadians can continue to learn from survivors, their—¹Partly on point

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 46

4 of 5 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 “efforts to deny, distort or minimize the truth about residential schools are deeply harmful and will always be condemned.”Condemns denialism in general terms but does not say whether the government will criminalize it.
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 “Denialism is a cruel rejection of well-established facts,”Describes the harm of denialism without addressing whether the government will adopt 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 it undermines the truth that is essential to reconciliation with indigenous people.”Speaks to the effects of denialism, not the decision on criminalization 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 “That is why our government is moving forward with a $5-million investment in education and public awareness so that Canadians can continue to learn from survivors, their—”Announces an education investment instead of answering whether the government will criminalize denialism.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 67

1 of 5 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 “will always be condemned”A sweeping commitment with no actor, date, measure or success condition.

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“$5-million investment in education and public awareness”The government is moving forward with a $5-million investment in education and public awareness about residential schools.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20