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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-04-30

81 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Anthony Housefather (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his passionate 20-minute speech. I— An hon. member: Oh, oh! Anthony Housefather: I also thank the member for Lakeland for having the best laugh in the House. Mr. Speaker, it is funny that there are so many statistics related to Canada’s performance within the G7 that are so favourable to Canada, and yet some in the opposition basically say, “Well, it doesn’t matter. We’re only comparing ourselves to ourselves, so what does it matter what the debt ratio is in France or in England?” Then with other statistics that they say are negative, they spout the same G7 statistics. Does the member find that to be a contradiction?”

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Anecdote 25%Claims 75%

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Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 20 wordsmany years ago, I took a course dealing with stats and how stats could ultimately be twisted and so forth.²Anecdote Claims · 61 wordsThe bottom line is, I believe if we do a relative comparison between Canada and the G20 countries or the G7 countries, more often than not, we will find Canada in the top three and often the top two in terms of overall performance.¹Unearned certainty I am very comfortable with where we are compared to other nations, in particular within the G20.Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

1 of 4 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “many years ago, I took a course dealing with stats and how stats could ultimately be twisted and so forth.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

2 of 4 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 motion 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 “The bottom line is, I believe if we do a relative comparison between Canada and the G20 countries or the G7 countries, more often than not, we will find Canada in the top three and often the top two in terms of overall performance.”About Canada’s favourable ranking in G7 comparisons, not whether the opposition’s use of them is contradictory.
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 very comfortable with where we are compared to other nations, in particular within the G20.”About comfort with Canada’s standing among nations, not the contradiction asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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.

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Clarity · 27

1 of 4 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 “The bottom line is”The formula asserts a ranking conclusion without citing a source for it.

Claims · 2

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1“if we do a relative comparison between Canada and the G20 countries or the G7 countries, more often than not, we will find Canada in the top three and often the top two”In relative comparisons of performance measures between Canada and G20 or G7 countries, Canada is more often than not in the top three and often in the top two.search
2“many years ago, I took a course dealing with stats”Kevin Lamoureux took a course on statistics many years ago.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20