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Connie Cody

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-28

86 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Steeve Lavoie (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, as I was saying earlier, knowing what goes on is important to parents. A lot has changed over the past 30 years. I see it myself as a parent, as I said earlier. My 31-year-old son has three children. What he experiences is entirely different. I feel that parents need help and support. In her speech, my colleague said that we are not sure whether some platforms will be included or excluded. I would also like to point out that other platforms could be created after the bill passes. We therefore have to make sure to retain some flexibility. Does my colleague agree that bills like this one should retain some flexibility? Platforms evolve quickly, and new ones are always being created. We therefore have to act quickly and avoid amending bills all the time. The government also needs the flexibility to support parents as they do their job.”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 100%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 86 wordsparents cannot take on some of the largest technology companies in the world by themselves. Parents can set boundaries, talk with their children and monitor device use, ¹but they cannot control recommendation algorithms, platform design or how harmful content is promoted. Platforms must be accountable for the risks they create, ²and government has an important role to play. My concern is simply ensuring that Bill C-34 gives parents meaningful support and meaningful tools, rather than creating systems that are more effective on paper than in practice.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 · 100

0 of 6 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 · 46

6 of 6 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 “parents cannot take on some of the largest technology companies in the world by themselves.”About parents’ limits against tech companies, not whether the bill should retain flexibility.
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 “Parents can set boundaries, talk with their children and monitor device use,”About what parents can do at home, not the flexibility asked about.
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 they cannot control recommendation algorithms, platform design or how harmful content is promoted.”About parents’ inability to control platform features, not the flexibility 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 “Platforms must be accountable for the risks they create,”About platform accountability, not whether the bill should be flexible.
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 government has an important role to play.”About government’s role generally, not the flexibility asked about.
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 “My concern is simply ensuring that Bill C-34 gives parents meaningful support and meaningful tools, rather than creating systems that are more effective on paper than in practice.”States a concern about Bill C-34’s effectiveness without saying whether she agrees the bill should retain flexibility.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 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“Parents can set boundaries, talk with their children and monitor device use”Parents can set boundaries, talk with their children, and monitor device use.search
2“Platforms must be accountable for the risks they create”Digital platforms must be accountable for the risks they create.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30