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Kelly Block

Conservative on Criminal Code 2026-10-05

112 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I found the member’s comments regarding Bill C-9 interesting. I was here throughout the debate on Bill C-9, and from what I can recall, the member opposite actually voted against that legislation, which addressed hate motivation, dealt with our religious institutions and, in fact, protected our religious institutions from hate. I am wondering if the member could provide her thoughts. Has she changed her position on Bill C-9?”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Procedure 18%Claims 75%The ask 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 20 wordsas I mentioned in my speech, my private member’s bill was already being drafted when Bill C-9 was first introduced.¹Procedure Claims · 84 wordsWithout repeating everything I said in my remarks or going through a chronology of the changes that occurred to Bill C-9, I would respectfully submit to the member that Bill C-255 proposes a change to the Criminal Code that was not contemplated in Bill C-9 and does not currently exist.² My objective is simply to put forward that the changes proposed in Bill C-255 are important amendments to the Criminal Code that would provide clarity and are supported by faith communities across the country, The ask · 8 wordsand I believe this bill should be adopted.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

1 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “as I mentioned in my speech, my private member’s bill was already being drafted when Bill C-9 was first introduced.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

3 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 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 “Without repeating everything I said in my remarks or going through a chronology of the changes that occurred to Bill C-9, I would respectfully submit to the member that Bill C-255 proposes a change to the Criminal Code that was not contemplated in Bill C-9 and does not currently exist.”Compares the two bills’ contents but does not say whether her position on Bill C-9 changed.
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 “My objective is simply to put forward that the changes proposed in Bill C-255 are important amendments to the Criminal Code that would provide clarity and are supported by faith communities across the country,”Presents her bill’s merits and support, not her position on Bill C-9.
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 I believe this bill should be adopted.”Urges adoption of her bill without addressing her position on Bill C-9.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“my private member’s bill was already being drafted when Bill C-9 was first introduced”Kelly Block’s Bill C-255 was already being drafted when Bill C-9 was first introduced in the House.search
2“Bill C-255 proposes a change to the Criminal Code that was not contemplated in Bill C-9 and does not currently exist”Bill C-255 proposes a change to the Criminal Code that was not contemplated in Bill C-9 and does not currently exist in the Criminal Code.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19