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Marc Miller

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-21

135 words · 8 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by commending the minister for his bill and his speech. The Standing Committee on Industry and Technology heard from representatives from Meta as part of our study on fraud. Basically, we learned that there are long delays when fraudulent ads or content are reported. Another witness who represented Wealthsimple said that scammers had impersonated Wealthsimple and that it took more than five days for the fraudulent ad to be taken down. The representative from Meta told us that the company is doing everything it can and that it cannot do any more. How will the minister ensure that the web giants, the platforms that often seem to think that they are above the law, do comply with the law and co-operate?”

Statement grade

75 / 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.

Thanks 4%Procedure 11%Claims 48%Reasoning 36%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 6 wordsthat is a very good question.Thanks Procedure · 15 wordsWe need to be very clear about what the bill can and cannot necessarily cover.Procedure Claims · 40 wordsI think the issue of online fraud is of great concern to the House, particularly when it comes to the online experiences of our children and young people. Platforms have a duty of care. This is a first in Canada.¹ Reasoning · 49 wordsI believe it could help address certain aspects of online fraud, but it is clear that we need a highly targeted approach in this area and we must ensure that platforms act responsibly. This is an important first step, but it does not represent the entirety of the debate. Claims · 25 wordsI am certain the House will want to continue examining the issue of online fraud, and it may do so through another, more comprehensive bill.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 · 79

2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “that is a very good question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “We need to be very clear about what the bill can and cannot necessarily cover.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

9 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 “I think the issue of online fraud is of great concern to the House, particularly when it comes to the online experiences of our children and young people.”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 “Platforms have a duty of care.”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 “This is a first in Canada.”It is a statement about the bill’s status rather than an answer to the compliance question.
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 believe it could help address certain aspects of online fraud,”It addresses the potential effect of the bill but does not detail how compliance will be ensured.
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 “but it is clear that we need a highly targeted approach in this area and we must ensure that platforms act responsibly.”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 “This is an important first step,”It is a judgment on the bill’s function rather than a direct answer to the compliance question.
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 “but it does not represent the entirety of the debate.”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 certain the House will want to continue examining the issue of online fraud,”It discusses the ongoing issue of fraud but does not specify the mechanism for platform compliance.
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 it may do so through another, more comprehensive bill.”It discusses the possibility of future legislation addressing the issue, but not the current bill’s mechanism.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 is a first in Canada.”Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, imposes a duty of care on platforms, and this is the first such duty of care in Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22