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Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

135 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Marianne Dandurand (Liberal). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Madawaska—Restigouche gave a very eloquent speech about about Bill C-34. I want to elaborate on what he said and talk about cellular connectivity, because my colleague and I face the same challenge with regard to cellular connectivity in the regions. That is an issue that we are working on together. I would like him to talk about the importance of cellular connectivity in the regions, which will enable everyone to connect to social media.”

Statement grade

D+

54 / 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.

Thanks 15%Reasoning 33%Promise 41%Positioning 7%Claims 5%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 20 wordsas my colleague mentioned, it is always a pleasure to work with her on this issue affecting our rural communities.Thanks Reasoning · 15 wordsAccess to technology and online platforms depends on stable and reliable access to cellular networks. Promise · 20 wordsI am pleased to co-sponsor her bill on cellular connectivity to give priority to underserviced regions in future tendering processes.¹Off point Reasoning · 21 wordsI would say that this is also a critical issue because it is a matter of safety for our young people. Positioning · 9 wordsWe are talking here about protecting our young people.Positioning Claims · 7 wordsMost of them have cellphones these days, Reasoning · 8 wordsso they need access to reliable cellular networks. Promise · 35 wordsWe are working together to see what can be done not only in terms of investments, Vague promisebut also in terms of federal regulations, to support technologies that would significantly improve cellular connectivity in our regions.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 72

2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “as my colleague mentioned, it is always a pleasure to work with her on this issue affecting our rural communities.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are talking here about protecting our young people.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 24

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 “Access to technology and online platforms depends on stable and reliable access to cellular networks.”This clause discusses cellular networks and technology access, which is outside the scope of the Act.
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 pleased to co-sponsor her bill on cellular connectivity to give priority to underserviced regions in future tendering processes.”The clause refers to co-sponsoring a separate bill on connectivity, not C-34.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Most of them have cellphones these days,”This clause makes a general observation about phone ownership that is not tied to the specific content of the Act.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “so they need access to reliable cellular networks.”The clause states the requirement for reliable cellular access, rather than discussing the Act’s regulatory measures.
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 are working together to see what can be done not only in terms of investments,”This clause is a general statement about collaboration and lacks specific reference to C-34.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but also in terms of federal regulations, to support technologies that would significantly improve cellular connectivity in our regions.”The clause discusses federal regulations for improving cellular connectivity, not social media regulation.

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 · 64

2 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 “We are working together to see what can be done”The commitment to ‘see what can be done’ is a generalized aspiration without defining specific actions, metrics, or timelines.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “support technologies that would significantly improve cellular connectivity in our regions”The speaker promises to ‘support’ and achieve an outcome of ‘significantly improve’ connectivity without outlining the specific regulatory or financial mechanisms.

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“co-sponsor her bill on cellular connectivity to give priority to underserviced regions in future tendering processes”Deschênes-Thériault co-sponsors a bill by Marianne Dandurand on cellular connectivity that would give priority to underserviced regions in future tendering processes.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31