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Dominique Vien

Conservative on Georgina's Law 2026-10-21

144 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Jessica Fancy (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Quebec very much for sponsoring this bill. We talked a lot about collaboration between all of the parties. The minister worked with the Conservative senator, Senator Fabian Manning, to advance this bill. The Conservative members of FEWO, and our member who just spoke is doing an amazing job as chair of FEWO and I really respect the work she is doing, helped pass Bill C-225, Bailey’s law, to strengthen protections for survivors and victims of intimate partner violence. I am wondering if the member could please speak to the importance of this cross-party collaboration in advancing action on intimate partner violence.”

Statement grade

B–

71 / 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.

Reasoning 37%Claims 49%Promise 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 20 wordssome issues call for co-operation. By their very nature, they do not lend themselves to partisan debate or political point-scoring.Partly on point Claims · 71 wordsThis year marks 20 years since I entered politics.¹Off point On several occasions, I have seen parliamentarians recognize that certain issues simply cannot be subjected to partisan battles. There are indeed several bills in the works. People listening to us at home will be happy to hear that, in committees or in other areas of Parliament, we are able to engage in parliamentary debate, reach agreement, and be on the same page. Promise · 20 wordsI am convinced that, when it comes to this particular bill, we will be able to work hand in hand, Vague promiseReasoning · 33 wordsbecause ultimately, the goal is to ensure that when women wake up in the morning, they wake up happy and safe, and that, when they go to bed at night, they remain safe.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 · 100

0 of 11 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 · 41

10 of 11 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 “some issues call for co-operation.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from 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 “By their very nature, they do not lend themselves to partisan debate or political point-scoring.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “This year marks 20 years since I entered politics.”The clause discusses the speaker’s tenure in politics rather than collaboration.
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 “On several occasions, I have seen parliamentarians recognize that certain issues simply cannot be subjected to partisan battles.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from 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 “There are indeed several bills in the works.”It mentions the existence of several bills without discussing the importance of collaboration for them.
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 “People listening to us at home will be happy to hear that, in committees or in other areas of Parliament, we are able to engage in parliamentary debate, reach agreement,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from 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 “and be on the same page.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from 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 “I am convinced that, when it comes to this particular bill, we will be able to work hand in hand,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from 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 “because ultimately, the goal is to ensure that when women wake up in the morning, they wake up happy and safe,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from 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 “and that, when they go to bed at night, they remain safe.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 · 81

1 of 11 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 will be able to work hand in hand”The speaker commits to co-operation on the bill without naming any concrete action, date, or measure that could be checked.

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“This year marks 20 years since I entered politics.”Dominique Vien has been in politics for 20 years as of the date of the debate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22