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Mario Simard

Bloc Québécois on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

112 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Alexis Deschênes (Bloc Québécois). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleague’s contribution to this debate. He and I are committed sovereignists. We will always feel constrained within Canada. We believe that only independence will allow Quebeckers to express themselves fully and to develop public policies that truly reflect their values and priorities. Now, we can see that, before drafting Bill C‑34, the government completely ignored the work that had already been done in Quebec, particularly by the special committee tasked with studying the impact of screens and social media on youth health and development, as well as the possible solutions already being discussed within Quebec in an area of exclusive provincial jurisdiction, namely youth protection and social policy. Does my colleague not feel a little sorry for our federalist friends today, as they try to convince us that there will always be a place and a listening ear for Quebec within Canada?”

Statement grade

30 / 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.

Positioning 54%Claims 46%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 23 wordsI always feel sorry for my federalist colleagues when they fall for the line that Ottawa knows best what is good for them.Positioning Claims · 51 wordsI also feel sorry for my colleagues who fail to see that, economically speaking, Quebec is the one most affected by the tariffs, while Ottawa continues to invest billions of dollars in the oil industry, ³which is not affected by the tariffs and whose revenues go directly to the United States.¹² Positioning · 38 wordsStill, I am optimistic because anyone can see the light someday. I am confident that members like my colleague, the member for Québec Centre, will see the light one day and build the country of Quebec with us.PositioningOff pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 41

3 of 10 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 always feel sorry for my federalist colleagues when they fall for the line that Ottawa knows best what is good for them.”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 “Still, I am optimistic because anyone can see the light someday.”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 “I am confident that members like my colleague, the member for Québec Centre, will see the light one day and build the country of Quebec with us.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

6 of 10 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I always feel sorry for my federalist colleagues when they fall for the line that Ottawa knows best what is good for them.”The clause focuses on criticism of federal governance rather than the bill’s content or the stated consultation issues.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I also feel sorry for my colleagues who fail to see that, economically speaking, Quebec is the one most affected by the tariffs,”The content shifts entirely to the economic impact of tariffs on Quebec.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “while Ottawa continues to invest billions of dollars in the oil industry,”This clause discusses government investments in the oil industry, a subject unrelated to the digital safety bill.
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 not affected by the tariffs and whose revenues go directly to the United States.”This clause details the revenue stream from the oil industry and its connection to the United States.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Still, I am optimistic because anyone can see the light someday.”The clause expresses a general sentiment of optimism and does not address the debate or the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I am confident that members like my colleague, the member for Québec Centre, will see the light one day and build the country of Quebec with us.”The clause is focused on building the country of Quebec and expresses political aspirations.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 70

1 of 10 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 “will see the light one day and build the country of Quebec with us”The statement makes a forward-looking commitment to shared political development without defining the specific actions or timeframe for achieving it.

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“which is not affected by the tariffs”The oil industry is not affected by the tariffs.search
2“revenues go directly to the United States”The revenues from the oil industry go directly to the United States.search
3“invest billions of dollars in the oil industry”Ottawa continues to invest billions of dollars in the oil industry.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31