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Élisabeth Brière

Liberal on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

73 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to John Brassard (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, there is no question that as legislators, we should be doing everything we need to do to protect children. I do not think anybody in the House would disagree with that. There are concerns, however, which I have been hearing from my constituents and people right across the country, that under section 2(b) of the charter, the potential exists for an infringement of rights and freedoms. That is for privacy rights as well. When this bill goes to committee, there is going to be a lot of discussion. A lot of witnesses are going to come forward and talk about that. I am wondering if the hon. member has been hearing from her constituents about some of those concerns as well.”

Statement grade

46 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 82%Reasoning 18%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 60 wordsyoung people will still be allowed to use social media and other platforms.Partly on point Bill C-34 will simply make the use of those platforms less harmful to children.Off point We are protecting them by limiting their access to certain content.Partly on pointVague promise According to Statistics Canada, one in eight children see content that incites hatred or violence every day without even searching for it, Reasoning · 13 wordswhich is why it is so important to move forward with Bill C-34.Off 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 6 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 · 16

5 of 6 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 “young people will still be allowed to use social media and other platforms.”This clause states young people will still use platforms, which relates to freedom of use but does not address the specific privacy concern.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Bill C-34 will simply make the use of those platforms less harmful to children.”This clause only provides a general positive summary of the bill’s intended effect and does not engage with the rights concerns.
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 are protecting them by limiting their access to certain content.”The clause defends the bill’s mechanism of restricting access, which touches on freedoms, but does not respond to the question about hearing constituent concerns.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “According to Statistics Canada, one in eight children see content that incites hatred or violence every day without even searching for it,”This clause cites statistics to demonstrate the bill’s necessity rather than responding to the inquiry about constituent feedback.
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 why it is so important to move forward with Bill C-34.”This clause is a general statement supporting the bill’s advancement and does not address the specific concerns raised.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 82

1 of 6 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 protecting them by limiting their access to certain content.”The statement commits to protecting children but fails to specify how the effectiveness of this protection will be measured.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-31