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Frank Caputo

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

159 words · 9 sentences · 13 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, first off, I want to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the individual mentioned by my hon. colleague. I would like to know if he looked at comparable provisions enacted in other countries, like European nations and Australia. If so, are there any aspects that we should keep in mind during our study of Bill C‑34, based on what is being done elsewhere?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Thanks 4%Claims 58%Reasoning 23%The ask 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 7 wordsI thank my colleague for his question.Thanks Claims · 50 wordsI am not an expert on what other jurisdictions are doing.Partly on point In one jurisdiction, as I was preparing for the speech, I came across something, I believe it may have been in Australia, that said that, once the law was enacted, not necessarily every account disappeared for a young person.¹ Reasoning · 10 wordsI think that is something we have to contend with. Claims · 36 wordsThe other thing we have to contend with, even with age verification, is that AI might be smart, it might be “intelligent”, but can it really differentiate between somebody that is 15, 16, 17 or 14? Reasoning · 14 wordsTo me, those are the types of things we need to study a committee. Claims · 6 wordsWe just heard about Bill C-22.²Partly on point The ask · 23 wordsI would invite the government not to rush through this. Let us hear from people from Australia, New Zealand and places like that, Reasoning · 13 wordsbecause it is important that we, as parliamentarians, hear everything on this bill.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 93

1 of 3 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 “I thank my colleague for his question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 92

2 of 3 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 not an expert on what other jurisdictions are doing.”Declines to speak to other jurisdictions’ provisions, which is what was asked about.
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 just heard about Bill C-22.”Refers back to Bill C-22, another bill, touching this question only in passing.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 2

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“once the law was enacted, not necessarily every account disappeared for a young person.”A finding regarding a law in Australia stated that not every account disappeared for a young person once the law was enacted.search
2“We just heard about Bill C-22.”The speaker mentions Bill C-22.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31