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Karim Bardeesy

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-28

87 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to William Stevenson (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the member raised how racism and hate speech are definitely deplorable and should be prevented and punished. That said, how does the member opposite see Bill C-34 determining what qualifies as free speech and hate speech? Who would be qualified to make those determinations going forward with Bill C-34?”

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 87 wordsI appreciate and identify with many of the desires of the freedom of speech and the fundamental protections that exist in the charter.Partly on point We have provisions in our hate crimes legislation that are very clear about the difference between, for instance, speech that seeks to vilify or dehumanize and other forms of speech.¹Unearned certainty I believe the existing pieces of legislation we have will be looked at closely by the digital safety commission, just as they are looked at by any police service that has to enforce them.

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Signal · 100

0 of 2 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 · 84

1 of 2 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 appreciate and identify with many of the desires of the freedom of speech and the fundamental protections that exist in the charter.”It affirms the member’s sympathy for charter free speech protections, but does not address how the bill or who would draw the line.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 61

1 of 2 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “very clear”The speaker asserts that existing legislation clearly defines hate speech without providing specific legal criteria.

Claims · 1

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1“provisions in our hate crimes legislation that are very clear about the difference between, for instance, speech that seeks to vilify or dehumanize and other forms of speech”Canada’s hate crimes legislation contains provisions that clearly distinguish speech that seeks to vilify or dehumanize from other forms of speech.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30