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Sean Fraser

Liberal on Justice 2026-10-08

109 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Chak Au (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the B.C. Supreme Court struck down a law that would make drug dealing even more legal across Canada. Canadians need protection from traffickers flooding our communities with deadly drugs. Our Conservative plan, alongside Bill C-289, would toughen penalties for serious fentanyl traffickers and save lives. Will the Liberal government appeal the ruling and support the legislation that Canadians need to stop the drug supply in our streets and save lives, yes or no?”

Statement grade

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Claims 76%Reasoning 24%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 72 wordsdrug trafficking is a very serious offence that can claim the lives of innocent people in this country. The case to which the hon. member refers is currently under the appeal period, during which the independent Public Prosecution Service of Canada has an opportunity to make a decision, separate and apart from the political arm of government, ¹²as to whether it is in the interest of justice to further pursue an appeal. Reasoning · 22 wordsI look forward to seeing the independent prosecutor discharge their responsibilities in accordance with the law in order to help protect communities. Claims · 11 wordsThey are going to have an opportunity to do that independently, Reasoning · 4 wordsas it should be.

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AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · 100

Nothing lost points on Relevance.

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Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on Respect.

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Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

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Claims · 2

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1“The case to which the hon. member refers is currently under the appeal period”The B.C. Supreme Court ruling on Canada’s drug trafficking law referred to in the House on 2026-10-08 was still within its appeal period as of that date.search
2“the independent Public Prosecution Service of Canada has an opportunity to make a decision”The Public Prosecution Service of Canada, not the political arm of government, decides whether to appeal rulings in federal prosecutions.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19