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Kelly DeRidder

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

99 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, it is really important that we recognize that Bill C-34 is all about protecting the children in Canada. It would complement the wonderful job that parents and guardians provide, but it recognizes that the Internet is seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and that there is harmful content there. What we are hoping to see from the Conservative Party is support in principle for a digital safety commission so that when we have the regulations, they would actually be enforced with, potentially, things like fines. There has to be a consequence that gives the legislation teeth in its actions to protect our children. In principle, does the member support the legislation and, in particular, the commission?”

Statement grade

A–

85 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Positioning 25%Claims 60%Procedure 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 12 wordsI wholeheartedly agree that we absolutely want to keep our children safe.Positioning Claims · 18 wordsThe whole principle of the bill is keeping our children safe on the platforms they are continually using.¹ Positioning · 13 wordsEvery single day, this is where they gather. It is where they play.Positioning Claims · 41 wordsWe need to ensure that tech companies are held accountable. We also agree that this legislation needs to have real teeth in it, absolutely.² One of the things, though, that I have received emails about is the commission’s powers and accountability.³ Procedure · 15 wordsThese are the things we are going to need to discuss in committee moving forward.ProcedureVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 55

4 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 “I wholeheartedly agree that we absolutely want to keep our children safe.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Every single day, this is where they gather.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is where they play.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “These are the things we are going to need to discuss in committee moving forward.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “These are the things we are going to need to discuss in committee moving forward.”The commitment to discuss the powers and accountability in committee names no actor, date, measure or success condition.

Claims · 3

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 whole principle of the bill is keeping our children safe on the platforms they are continually using”Kelly DeRidder stated that the principle of the Safe Social Media Act is keeping children safe on the platforms they use.search
2“We also agree that this legislation needs to have real teeth in it, absolutely”Kelly DeRidder agreed that the legislation requires real teeth, absolutely.search
3“One of the things, though, that I have received emails about is the commission’s powers and accountability”Kelly DeRidder stated that she has received emails regarding the commission’s powers and accountability.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31