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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Strong and Free Elections Act 2026-04-24

109 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Dan Albas (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, in the earlier reply to my question, the member said that Canadians elected a prime minister. I think that is a misnomer that we need to correct. Canadians elect MPs. In fact, last night on a panel, Althia Raj said, “This Prime Minister definitely has an authoritarian streak. We’ve seen this with all types of legislation. I was struck after the by-election when he referred to his MPs in English as his ‘deputies’. At first he was saying that. I thought it was just an error in translation; he means ‘députés’, and then he was just saying it in English. But then he keeps repeating it, so I’m starting to wonder if he actually thinks members of Parliament are his deputies to do his bidding in the House of Commons, which is not their job.” Does the member believe he is the deputy to the Prime Minister, or does he serve his riding?”

Statement grade

D+

Average 51 / 100

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

Claims 28%Positioning 32%Procedure 5%Promise 36%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 30 wordsI said right at the very beginning of my comments that my first priority is the constituents I represent.¹ I sit in a wonderful national caucus that has 174 members.² Positioning · 20 wordsI can assure the member that we are all equal in our caucus. Yes, the Prime Minister has a mission.Positioning Procedure · 5 wordsThe mission is very simple: ProcedurePromise · 15 wordsto build the strongest economy in the G7, to build Canada strong for all Canadians. Positioning · 15 wordsEvery Liberal member of Parliament has gladly accepted and agreed that this is our goal.PositioningUnearned certainty Promise · 24 wordsEvery Liberal member of Parliament will strive seven days a week to ensure that Canada becomes the strongest and healthiest country in the G7.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

4 of 11 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I can assure the member that we are all equal in our caucus.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Yes, the Prime Minister has a mission.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The mission is very simple:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Every Liberal member of Parliament has gladly accepted and agreed that this is our goal.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 38

5 of 11 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Yes, the Prime Minister has a mission.”Pivots to the Prime Minister’s mission instead of the question about whom the member serves.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The mission is very simple:”Continues the pivot away from the question asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “to build the strongest economy in the G7, to build Canada strong for all Canadians.”Promotes the government’s economic goal, not the point put to the member.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Every Liberal member of Parliament has gladly accepted and agreed that this is our goal.”Offers a party talking point in place of an answer to the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Every Liberal member of Parliament will strive seven days a week to ensure that Canada becomes the strongest and healthiest country in the G7.”Further party messaging unrelated to the question or the bill.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · 57

2 of 11 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Every Liberal member of Parliament has gladly accepted”Claims to know the private agreement and gladness of all 174 members without any source.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “will strive seven days a week”A commitment with no actor-specific action, date, or measure of success.

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“my first priority is the constituents I represent”Earlier in the debate, Kevin Lamoureux said at the beginning of his comments that his first priority is the constituents he represents.search
2“has 174 members”The Liberal Party’s national caucus has 174 members.search

Analysed on 2026-09-16