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Helena Konanz

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-28

94 words · 5 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would go back to the comments I put on the record in seeing the bill. In my mind, there is no doubt whatsoever that the vast majority understand that there are harmful things on the Internet that have an impact on children under the age of 16. We have had endless examples provided to the House. To me there is a responsibility to not only put something into legislation, but also ensure that the legislation has some form of enforcement, that the commission being proposed would ensure there are consequences and that regulations are put in to protect our children. Does the member support the principle of protecting our children through legislation and having a commission?”

Statement grade

76 / 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 7%Claims 21%Reasoning 46%The ask 26%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 7 wordsI appreciate the member’s passion for this.Thanks Claims · 20 wordsI know how important it is to him that this bill passes, that this bill goes through and becomes legislation, Reasoning · 43 wordsbut he must also understand that, if we do not do this right, it is not just something we can do a redo on. There are children’s lives at stake here. There are families’ lives at stake. We need to do this right, Vague promiseThe ask · 24 wordswhich means we need to bring it under careful scrutiny, Vague promiseand we need to make sure this is brought under careful scrutiny in committee.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 · 90

1 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 “I appreciate the member’s passion for this.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

8 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 know how important it is to him that this bill passes, that this bill goes through and becomes legislation,”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 “but he must also understand that,”A transitional remark leading to the need for scrutiny, not a position on the bill’s principle.
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 “if we do not do this right, it is not just something we can do a redo on.”About the risk of not getting the bill right, without saying whether she supports the proposed legislation and commission.
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 children’s lives at stake here.”States the stakes of the issue without addressing whether she supports the bill’s principle.
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 families’ lives at stake.”States the stakes of the issue without addressing whether she supports the bill’s principle.
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 need to do this right,”Says the bill must be done right, not whether she supports the proposed legislation and commission.
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 “which means we need to bring it under careful scrutiny,”Calls for scrutiny of the bill rather than answering whether she supports its principle.
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 we need to make sure this is brought under careful scrutiny in committee.”Sends the bill to committee scrutiny instead of answering whether she supports the legislation and commission.

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 · 78

2 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 need to do this right”Commits her side to an outcome with no measure, actor or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we need to bring it under careful scrutiny”States a commitment to scrutiny without naming who will do it, by when, or how.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-30