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Charles Sousa

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-28

113 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my hon. colleague why it is important to act now. I think there was an expectation among the Canadian population to do that. When I speak with people in my riding, some are asking how we can better protect our children. There are some concerns about what they are seeing on social media, so I would like to hear his view on what he has heard in his riding and why it is important to act now with Bill C-34.”

Statement grade

B–

70 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 113 wordsthe hon. member is correct in stating what is implicit in this act, Partly on pointwhich is that the duty and responsibility for children falls to their parents, Off pointbut parents are looking for support. They are looking for ways that enable them to provide support. Colleagues and individuals have called me, like lawyers in the community who are extremely engaged and affluent in what they do. One has a wife who is the president and CEO of a major corporation in Ontario.¹ They are concerned that their 11-year-old twins are being exposed to content that they do not always have the ability to oversee.² This act would be a supplement to support parents as well.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 8 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 · 40

8 of 8 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 “the hon. member is correct in stating what is implicit in this act,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which is that the duty and responsibility for children falls to their parents,”The clause claims the bill places the duty for children on parents, which does not address why acting now is important.
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 parents are looking for support.”It is about parents seeking support, related to the bill’s subject but not the reasons for acting now.
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 “They are looking for ways that enable them to provide support.”It is about how parents might be supported, not why action is needed now.
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 “Colleagues and individuals have called me, like lawyers in the community who are extremely engaged and affluent in what they do.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “One has a wife who is the president and CEO of a major corporation in Ontario.”It is a detail about a constituent’s spouse, not a reason to act now.
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 “They are concerned that their 11-year-old twins are being exposed to content that they do not always have the ability to oversee.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 act would be a supplement to support parents as well.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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“a wife who is the president and CEO of a major corporation in Ontario”An acquaintance of the speaker’s has a wife who is the president and CEO of a major corporation in Ontario.search
2“their 11-year-old twins”The lawyer the speaker knows has 11-year-old twins exposed to social media content.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30