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John Brassard

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

182 words · 13 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, I appreciate many of the comments the member put on the record. I too am very much concerned about things like algorithms. I am very much concerned about the harmful content out there today. That is why Bill C-34 would establish a framework that would see regulations put in place to protect the children of Canada. That is a significant thing. Not only would it put in place regulations or allow for them, but it would also put in place a commission. Through that commission, we could see fines. The bottom line is that there would be more accountability on things like service providers, platforms, AI chatbots and so forth. Does the member agree with the principle of having a commission to ensure that we see follow-up, a commission that has a high level of expertise on the issue?”

Statement grade

B–

73 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Reasoning 65%Claims 35%

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

Madam Speaker, Reasoning · 64 wordsI think I made it very clear, in the 10 minutes I had, how important it is to protect our children. We also have to make sure that we are not doing that at a cost to civil liberties and rights, especially for law-abiding people, to express themselves online. We have to find that balance. Bill C-34 has a lot more work to do. Claims · 53 wordsIt will go to committee.¹ We will hear from experts. We will hear from witnesses who are concerned about both sides of the issue. We will certainly hear from child advocates. Of course, we support that. The other thing is that it is a rapidly changing environment with artificial intelligence, chatbots and everything. Reasoning · 18 wordsMy biggest fear is that this legislation will not keep up enough for the changes that are coming. Claims · 10 wordsThis is certainly something we heard at the ethics committee. Reasoning · 37 wordsWe heard how rapidly artificial intelligence is occurring, ²and we are going to have to be nimble to make sure that we make the changes that are necessary in this rapidly evolving environment of artificial intelligence online.Partly on pointVague promise

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 15 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 · 43

14 of 15 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 think I made it very clear, in the 10 minutes I had, how important it is to protect our children.”Recalls his own speech on protecting children, not whether he agrees with the commission.
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 also have to make sure that we are not doing that at a cost to civil liberties and rights, especially for law-abiding people, to express themselves online.”Raises civil liberties concerns about the bill without addressing the commission proposed.
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 have to find that balance.”Speaks of balancing protection and rights generally, not the commission’s principle.
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 has a lot more work to do.”Says the bill needs more work, without answering whether he supports the commission.
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 “It will go to committee.”About the bill going to committee, not the commission’s principle.
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 will hear from experts.”About hearing experts at committee, not the commission itself.
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 will hear from witnesses who are concerned about both sides of the issue.”About witnesses at committee on both sides, not the commission’s principle.
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 will certainly hear from child advocates.”About child advocates appearing at committee, not the commission.
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 “Of course, we support that.”Supports the committee process described, not the commission 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 “The other thing is that it is a rapidly changing environment with artificial intelligence, chatbots and everything.”About the rapidly changing online environment, not whether a commission should be created.
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 “My biggest fear is that this legislation will not keep up enough for the changes that are coming.”Expresses fear the legislation will not keep pace, without answering on the commission.
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 “This is certainly something we heard at the ethics committee.”Cites what the ethics committee heard, not the principle of the commission.
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 heard how rapidly artificial intelligence is occurring,”About the pace of artificial intelligence developments, not the commission 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 “and we are going to have to be nimble to make sure that we make the changes that are necessary in this rapidly evolving environment of artificial intelligence online.”About the need for nimble lawmaking on artificial intelligence, not the commission’s principle.

Respect · 100

0 of 15 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 · 77

1 of 15 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 going to have to be nimble to make sure that we make the changes that are necessary”A commitment to future changes with no actor, measure, date or success condition named.

Claims · 2

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1“It will go to committee.”Bill C-34, the ‘Safe Social Media Act,’ will go to committee.search
2“We heard how rapidly artificial intelligence is occurring,”During its legislative process, a member heard discussions detailing the rapid occurrence of artificial intelligence.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31