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Elizabeth May

Green on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-28

123 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, one important aspect of the bill is establishing an independent commission on online safety. This commission will be tasked with reviewing the platforms’ safety plans free from any political interference. It will therefore fulfill various roles to ensure that our young people are protected online. I would like to hear my colleague’s thoughts on that. What does she think of the commission proposed in the bill? Does she see that as a step forward?”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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

Reasoning 70%Claims 24%Procedure 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 16 wordsthe idea of the commission is not a bad one, but it is still very vague. Claims · 30 wordsThere is also the issue of independence. The commissioner will be chosen by the government or the minister of the day, draw a government salary and implement the government’s policies.¹ Reasoning · 13 wordsIt is therefore not entirely clear that the commissioner will remain fully independent. Procedure · 7 wordsHowever, that is not the main problem.Procedure Reasoning · 57 wordsIn my view, the problem is that we have an extremely important duty to protect Canada’s children and youth. It should be with the possibility that if they violate that duty to protect our children, they are going to suffer consequences so severe that they are highly motivated to ensure that their conduct avoids harm to children.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 92

1 of 3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “However, that is not the main problem.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 70

2 of 3 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 “In my view, the problem is that we have an extremely important duty to protect Canada’s children and youth.”The speaker emphasizes the general duty to children rather than responding to the specific design of the 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 “It should be with the possibility that if they violate that duty to protect our children, they are going to suffer consequences so severe that they are highly motivated to ensure that their conduct avoids harm to children.”The clause discusses the necessary consequences for those failing their duty, which relates to the bill’s aim but not the specifics of the commission’s effectiveness.

Reasoning · 93

0 of 3 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 2

Conclusion“It is therefore not entirely clear that the commissioner will remain fully independent.”

Because“The commissioner will be chosen by the government or the minister of the day, draw a government salary and implement the government’s policies.”

Reason given
Conclusion“It should be with the possibility that if they violate that duty to protect our children, they are going to suffer consequences so severe that they are highly motivated to ensure that their conduct avoids harm to children.”

Because“In my view, the problem is that we have an extremely important duty to protect Canada’s children and youth.”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 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“The commissioner will be chosen by the government or the minister of the day, draw a government salary and implement the government’s policies”Under Bill C-34, the digital safety commissioner would be chosen by the government or the minister of the day, would draw a government salary, and would implement the government’s policies.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30