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Karina Gould

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-28

97 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I think that there is broad consensus around this bill and that it has unanimous support in the House. Nevertheless, some people have raised concerns about privacy, particularly when people are required to show ID to prove their age. I think those concerns are legitimate. We have to figure out how to strike the right balance between inconvenience and risk reduction. I would like to hear my colleague’s thoughts on this specific risk. What are the best ways to reduce it?”

Statement grade

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Average 88 / 100

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

Thanks 5%Claims 52%Promise 16%Reasoning 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsthat is an excellent question.Thanks Claims · 19 wordsI think we have the advantage of being able to learn from Australia’s experience.¹ We have introduced this bill, Off pointPromise · 16 wordsbut we will also have the opportunity to observe what is happening elsewhere and make improvements.Vague promise Claims · 31 wordsPersonally, I have some concerns about age verification technology. Showing a piece of ID is something we have to do in many everyday situations, but we do not do it online.Partly on point Reasoning · 26 wordsI think we need to talk about it, but we also need to listen to the experts to ensure that privacy and personal information are protected.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 93

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “that is an excellent question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 79

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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We have introduced this bill,”This is a simple statement of fact regarding the bill’s status.
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 “Showing a piece of ID is something we have to do in many everyday situations,”The speaker is setting context regarding the usage of ID but does not discuss risk reduction.
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 do not do it online.”The speaker is providing context on ID usage but does not discuss risk reduction.

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 · 79

1 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 “we will also have the opportunity to observe what is happening elsewhere and make improvements”A commitment to improve the bill with no measure, date, or condition for what will change.

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“learn from Australia’s experience”Australia has experience with age verification for social media that Canada could learn from.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30