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William Stevenson

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-28

98 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Tamara Kronis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague laid out a number of ways that the bill could be improved and a number of things that the government should pay attention to in moving forward. I would like to ask my colleague to share a bit more about what he is hearing in his community and the concerns various groups may have.”

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.

Claims 51%Anecdote 14%Reasoning 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 37 wordsI have to admit this is not the major issue that I am hearing in my riding. There are a lot of concerns about everything today with regard to being in Alberta.Partly on point We have had referendum issues, ¹Anecdote · 14 wordswhich have sucked all the energy out of the room for quite a while.AnecdoteOff point Claims · 13 wordsParents talk to me about what we are looking at in the future, Reasoning · 34 wordsbut they are always concerned that if there is going to be overreach, how these restrictions are going to affect the rest of society versus the balancing act with regard to protecting our children.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

1 of 4 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “which have sucked all the energy out of the room for quite a while.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 82

3 of 4 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 “There are a lot of concerns about everything today with regard to being in Alberta.”About general concerns in Alberta, not concerns about the bill asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We have had referendum issues,”About referendum issues in Alberta, not the bill or community concerns on 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 have sucked all the energy out of the room for quite a while.”About the referendum’s effect on local attention, not the bill or community concerns on it.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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“We have had referendum issues”The member’s riding has recently had referendum issues that absorbed public attention.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30