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Ben Carr

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-28

81 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Alexis Deschênes (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his contribution to the debate. My question is as follows: Before drafting Bill C‑34, did the government carry out consultations, particularly with Quebec, which has already made significant progress on the issue of regulating access to social media for minors?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Claims 69%Promise 31%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 56 wordsthis is an extremely important bill.Partly on point There have been conversations across Canada, of course, with parents, with groups representing children and mental health, ¹as well as other stakeholders that have something to say in this context. I cannot speak to which discussions took place between governments, but I certainly know that conversations are ongoing between governments.² Promise · 25 wordsThe people on our side, in the Government of Canada, are developing the bill here and will continue their efforts with the regulations to follow.Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 64

4 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.

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 extremely important bill.”States the bill’s importance without addressing whether consultations took place.
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 cannot speak to which discussions took place between governments,”Says the member cannot speak to government-to-government discussions, the Quebec part of the 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 I certainly know that conversations are ongoing between governments.”Speaks of ongoing intergovernmental conversations without confirming what consultations occurred before drafting.
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 “The people on our side, in the Government of Canada, are developing the bill here and will continue their efforts with the regulations to follow.”About the government developing the bill and coming regulations, not the consultations 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 · 65

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 “will continue their efforts with the regulations to follow”The speaker commits his side to future work on regulations without naming any measure, date or success condition.

Claims · 2

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“There have been conversations across Canada, of course, with parents, with groups representing children and mental health”There have been conversations across Canada with parents and groups representing children and mental health in connection with Bill C-34.search
2“conversations are ongoing between governments”Conversations are ongoing between the Government of Canada and other governments about Bill C-34.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30