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Rachel Bendayan

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-21

61 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Greg Fergus (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to commend my colleague for her speech and for her work on this bill. I would like her to know that many of my constituents are concerned that the tech giants are behaving as though they bear no responsibility for what their algorithms show or what content appears on their platforms. I would like to know whether the parliamentary secretary is satisfied that this bill is a step in the right direction toward ensuring that everyone involved is held accountable for the content on their platforms.”

Statement grade

A–

Average 86 / 100

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

Claims 79%Reasoning 21%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 43 wordsI can confirm that the bill before us will ensure better regulation of social media and better protection for young people online.Vague promise It is indeed a step in the right direction. In my opinion, a tremendous amount of work remains to be done. Reasoning · 13 wordsAs we can see, the technologies keep evolving, but we absolutely must act, Claims · 5 wordsand now is the time.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×8“It is a step in the right direction.” Said 8 times by 8 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 4 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 · 83

3 of 4 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 “As we can see, the technologies keep evolving,”The clause speaks generally about evolving technology, not specifically answering the question about the bill’s direction.
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 we absolutely must act,”The clause is a general statement about the necessity of acting.
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 now is the time.”The clause is a general statement about the timeliness of action.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 61

1 of 4 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 “will ensure better regulation of social media”The commitment asserts a future positive outcome without defining specific measures or success conditions.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“It is a step in the right direction.”Said 8 times by 8 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-22