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Shelby Kramp-Neuman

Conservative on Report Stage 2026-05-04

94 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, as the member was reflecting on the majority issue, I remembered very clearly the day we acquired the majority of membership on the floor of the House of Commons. One of the very first actions that took place that day was a collaboration where we saw an opposition Conservative bill actually pass, and that was with the majority. I think collaboration has been, and will continue to be, on the table. We need to recognize that the work and effort put in by former chief justice Arbour were significant. Everyone seemed to be onside with that, at least in the last couple of weeks possibly, but we now see Conservatives in opposition to the legislation. My question for the member opposite is in regard to the—”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 94%Procedure 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 70 wordswhen I brought up in my remarks the mention of the machinations of this manufactured majority, I was speaking to the relevance of how this is impacting this legislation in the House. We are speaking about victims here. We are talking about Bill C-11. The member across mentioned Justice Arbour. I would like to note that she was indeed invited to committee.¹ She declined her opportunity to speak at committee.²Partly on point Procedure · 6 wordsLet us put this into perspective: ProcedureClaims · 18 wordsThings have changed since she wrote this report upward of seven years ago, ³and so has the system.Partly on 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 · 92

1 of 9 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Let us put this into perspective:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

8 of 9 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 “when I brought up in my remarks the mention of the machinations of this manufactured majority, I was speaking to the relevance of how this is impacting this legislation in the House.”About her own earlier remarks on the majority, not the point put about the legislation.
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 speaking about victims here.”A general statement about victims, not a response to the point about Arbour and the bill.
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 talking about Bill C-11.”Only names the bill under debate without addressing the point put.
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 member across mentioned Justice Arbour.”Recalls that Arbour was mentioned, without addressing the point about her work or the bill.
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 would like to note that she was indeed invited to committee.”About the invitation to committee, not the question on the Conservatives’ stance.
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 “She declined her opportunity to speak at committee.”About Arbour’s declining to appear at committee, not the point put.
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 “Things have changed since she wrote this report upward of seven years ago,”About the report’s age, touching the point’s subject without answering what was put.
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 so has the system.”About changes to the system since the report, not a direct response to the point.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 9 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 · 3

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“she was indeed invited to committee”Justice Arbour was invited to appear before the committee studying Bill C-11.search
2“She declined her opportunity to speak at committee”Justice Arbour declined the invitation to appear before the committee studying Bill C-11.search
3“this report upward of seven years ago”Justice Arbour wrote her report more than seven years before this 2026 debate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20