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Linda Lapointe

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

70 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague for her speech on this important bill. When the committee considered this matter, it adopted the following recommendation That the Government of Canada, in addressing the effects of influencers and social media on children and adolescents—and while recognizing the jurisdiction and primacy of the provinces in matters relating to social services and youth protection—adopt an asymmetrical and flexible approach. Does my colleague feel that the government has adopted a sufficiently asymmetrical and flexible approach with this bill in order to recognize provincial jurisdiction and precedence in social policy and youth protection? Has it sufficiently consulted Quebec and the provinces on this matter, particularly with regard to youth protection and the various social issues?”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Reasoning 79%Claims 21%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 55 wordswe must respect provincial and federal areas of jurisdiction. We must also ensure that we work together.Partly on point We must ensure that all MPs from Quebec, who represent Quebec, respect one another and ensure that they represent their constituents effectively.Off point Governments at all levels, whether provincial or federal, must work in partnership to make meaningful progress. Claims · 15 wordsBill C-34 specifically helps to ensure that the young people using these platforms are safe.¹Partly 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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 32

5 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 “we must respect provincial and federal areas of jurisdiction.”States a general duty to respect jurisdictions without saying whether the bill meets the question’s standard.
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 “We must also ensure that we work together.”Calls for working together generally, without addressing whether the bill’s approach is sufficiently flexible.
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 must ensure that all MPs from Quebec, who represent Quebec, respect one another and ensure that they represent their constituents effectively.”About Quebec MPs respecting one another, not the bill’s respect for provincial jurisdiction or consultation.
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 “Governments at all levels, whether provincial or federal, must work in partnership to make meaningful progress.”A general call for partnership between levels of government, not an answer on the bill’s approach or consultation.
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 “Bill C-34 specifically helps to ensure that the young people using these platforms are safe.”States the bill’s aim of protecting youth but does not address the flexibility, jurisdiction, or consultation asked about.

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

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1“Bill C-34 specifically helps to ensure that the young people using these platforms are safe.”Bill C-34 is stated to specifically help ensure that the young people using social media platforms are safe.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31