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Jacques Ramsay

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

104 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Tamara Kronis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his interesting speech. In its charter statement, the Department of Justice recognizes that the bill engages freedom of expression guaranteed under section 2(b) and the right to equality guaranteed under section 15 because it makes a distinction based on age, as well as the right to privacy under section 8 because the age verification or age estimation measures may require the collection of personal information. What strikes me is that the charter statement is based on guidelines that will be developed later by the commission, on future regulations, and on an exemption for services that provide—”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Thanks 12%Positioning 8%Claims 75%Reasoning 5%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordsthat is an excellent question, and I thank my colleague for asking it.Thanks Positioning · 8 wordsI am a big believer in technological advances.Positioning Claims · 64 wordsThe AgeStandard initiative that I mentioned earlier is suggesting that age verification be done by analyzing facial features, without seeking to identify the individual, ¹or in other words, an automated age verification process that does not collect any personal information. That is just one example of what could be used. I think that members will have the opportunity in committee to examine charter compliance, Vague promiseReasoning · 5 wordswhich must always come first. Claims · 14 wordsI think it is possible to do that with Bill C-41 and the charter.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 · 75

3 of 11 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “that is an excellent question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I thank my colleague for asking it.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am a big believer in technological advances.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

7 of 11 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 am a big believer in technological advances.”A general remark about liking technology, not a response to the charter concerns raised.
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 AgeStandard initiative that I mentioned earlier is suggesting that age verification be done by analyzing facial features, without seeking to identify the individual,”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 “or in other words, an automated age verification process that does not collect any personal information.”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 “That is just one example of what could be used.”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 “I think that members will have the opportunity in committee to examine charter compliance,”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 “which must always come first.”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 “I think it is possible to do that with Bill C-41 and the charter.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 · 81

1 of 11 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “members will have the opportunity in committee to examine charter compliance”The statement commits to a procedural review without outlining specific measures or guaranteeing a resolution to the constitutional concerns raised.

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 AgeStandard initiative that I mentioned earlier is suggesting that age verification be done by analyzing facial features, without seeking to identify the individual”The AgeStandard initiative suggests that age verification be done by analyzing facial features without seeking to identify the individual.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31