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Sean Fraser

Liberal on Justice 2026-10-05

128 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, media in the Quebec City region have reported that, in the past month alone, more than 10 cars and six residential buildings have been set on fire, possibly by organized crime, in a bid to gain control of the drug market. Even in my riding of Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, a teenager allegedly stole a vehicle before attempting to ram police officers in order to escape. Since the Liberals took office, criminals no longer fear the consequences of their crimes. Our Conservative action plan aims to keep Canadians safe. Will the Liberals adopt it?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 71 / 100

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

Thanks 10%Claims 56%Promise 7%Positioning 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordsbefore I answer, I would like to thank my colleague for this question.Thanks Claims · 72 wordsIt is very important to recognize that we need to implement the new legislation that the House passed during the last parliamentary session.¹Vague promise We have put forward a series of different laws that tackle, very specifically, crimes such as arson and violent crimes involving auto theft.² We are seeing nationally the rate of crime actually coming down.³ We have worked very carefully with our partners, with the province and with law enforcement, Promise · 9 wordsand we are going to continue to do so.Vague promise Positioning · 34 wordsThe only body that seems not to be collaborating in the effort to adopt stronger laws to produce safer communities is the Conservative Party of Canada. If Conservatives would like to collaborate with us—PositioningOff point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 55

3 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “before I answer, I would like to thank my colleague for this question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The only body that seems not to be collaborating in the effort to adopt stronger laws to produce safer communities is the Conservative Party of Canada.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “If Conservatives would like to collaborate with us—”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 63

2 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The only body that seems not to be collaborating in the effort to adopt stronger laws to produce safer communities is the Conservative Party of Canada.”It blames the Conservatives for not collaborating rather than answering what was asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “If Conservatives would like to collaborate with us—”An unfinished aside inviting the Conservatives to collaborate, not an answer to the question.

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 · 65

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 need to implement the new legislation”The commitment to implement names no measure, date, or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are going to continue to do so”Continuing to work with partners is a commitment with no concrete action, date, or measure.

Claims · 3

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“the new legislation that the House passed during the last parliamentary session”The House passed new legislation (on crime) during the last parliamentary session.search
2“a series of different laws that tackle, very specifically, crimes such as arson and violent crimes involving auto theft”The government has put forward laws specifically tackling arson and violent crimes involving auto theft.search
3“the rate of crime actually coming down”The national crime rate in Canada is coming down.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19