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Ruby Sahota

Liberal on Justice 2026-10-26

58 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Chak Au (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, families in Richmond Centre—Marpole are concerned. With just days before the October 29 deadline to appeal the B.C. Supreme Court’s ruling on drug trafficking, the Liberal government still owes Canadians an answer. What are they waiting for, the Public Prosecution Service? The tail should not wag the dog. The Attorney General has the authority to direct an appeal. Will the Liberals exercise their authority to protect Canadian families from drug traffickers, or is there something the Liberals do not want Canadians to know?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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

Reasoning 57%Claims 19%Promise 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 19 wordstraffickers cause real harm. That is why we have been working hard to make sure they get serious punishments.Vague promise Claims · 11 wordsWe have passed many different Criminal Code reforms in this House.¹Partly on point Promise · 14 wordsAs for the appeal, we will let the Public Prosecution Service make its decision.² Reasoning · 14 wordsIt still has time, ³and I trust that it will make a good decision.Unearned certainty

At a glance

Lost points for

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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 · 70

3 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 “traffickers cause real harm.”About the harm traffickers cause, not whether an appeal will be directed.
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 we have been working hard to make sure they get serious punishments.”About the government’s work on punishment, not the appeal decision asked about.
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 “We have passed many different Criminal Code reforms in this House.”About past Criminal Code reforms, not the appeal decision asked about.

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 · 53

2 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 “working hard to make sure they get serious punishments”The statement makes a commitment to improve penalties without naming specific measures or success conditions.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “I trust that it will make a good decision”This asserts a desired outcome based on personal belief rather than verifiable facts or policy articulation.

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“We have passed many different Criminal Code reforms in this House.”The government has passed many different Criminal Code reforms in this House.search
2“we will let the Public Prosecution Service make its decision.”The government will let the Public Prosecution Service make its decision regarding the appeal.search
3“It still has time,”The Public Prosecution Service still has time regarding the appeal.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28