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Stephanie Kusie

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

112 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Ruby Sahota (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I welcome the member’s speech. I am really glad that there is a lot of consensus across all parties on this bill. This is so essential in my role, and I have heard briefing after briefing. We have talked about a lot of different crimes, but on the harm that is happening to our children online, as the member pointed out, we have seen an increase of over 400% over the last decade, and even year on year, about a 64% increase in luring children online. I want to thank the RCMP for all the work it does to combat this issue, but holding social media companies liable is a really important part of this piece. I want to hear the members’ comments on reporting to police services.”

Statement grade

75 / 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 25%Reasoning 44%Positioning 31%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 28 wordsI am very glad to hear my colleague across the aisle indicate that she believes holding social media platforms accountable for the safety of our children is important.¹ Reasoning · 26 wordsIt indicates to me that she recognizes that her role as a government member is to create this environment and enforce it with social media platforms. Positioning · 35 wordsIn this moment, I think that Canadians and parents across Canada are uncertain if the government is willing to do the difficult things and stand up to big social media regarding keeping our children safe.Positioning Reasoning · 23 wordsI will take her words and her commentary as an acceptance of the responsibility of government to hold social media companies to account.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 · 63

1 of 5 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “In this moment, I think that Canadians and parents across Canada are uncertain if the government is willing to do the difficult things and stand up to big social media regarding keeping our children safe.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

4 of 5 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 very glad to hear my colleague across the aisle indicate that she believes holding social media platforms accountable for the safety of our children is important.”The clause addresses the general subject of platform accountability but does not comment on the police reporting mechanism requested.
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 indicates to me that she recognizes that her role as a government member is to create this environment and enforce it with social media platforms.”The clause discusses the government’s role in enforcing safety but avoids answering the question about police reporting.
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 this moment, I think that Canadians and parents across Canada are uncertain if the government is willing to do the difficult things and stand up to big social media regarding keeping our children safe.”This clause raises concerns about government commitment to safety enforcement without addressing the specific question of police reporting.
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 will take her words and her commentary as an acceptance of the responsibility of government to hold social media companies to account.”The clause concludes the discussion on the government’s duty to hold companies accountable, which does not satisfy the specific inquiry.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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“holding social media platforms accountable for the safety of our children is important”Ruby Sahota said in the House during the October 29, 2026 debate on Bill C-34 that holding social media companies liable is an important part of the legislation.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31