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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

130 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the parliamentary secretary’s speech was quite interesting. However, looking at this government’s actions since it was elected, it appears as though the only thing it can talk about is pipelines, pipelines, pipelines, and oil, oil, oil. The latest economic update included yet more new tax credits for oil companies. The government is constantly signing agreements to build new pipelines all over the place. Meanwhile, the government seems to be losing sight of what it was elected to do, which was to manage the tariff crisis. This crisis was completely ignored in the economic update. My question for the parliamentary secretary is this: Is the government so obsessed with oil that it has forgotten about the tariff crisis, or is it because it was elected on false pretenses?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 86 / 100

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

Claims 65%Reasoning 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 85 wordsI can assure the member and friend opposite that the government has not forgotten about the many different industries in the country, Unearned certaintyand the very backbone of those industries is the people who put in the work to realize those projects. One of the biggest things I constantly talk about, and Hansard will clearly show that, is the expansion of the port of Montreal.¹ I see the benefit of that, just like I see the potential of Churchill having a port that could have LNG. Reasoning · 45 wordsWe need to have an open mind.Partly on point As a government, we can protect the environment, we can address indigenous issues and we can develop and become an energy superpower. Let us not deny opportunities for Canada to continue to grow and prosper for future generations.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×7“The expansion of the Port of Montreal.” Said 7 times by 5 members.Every time it was said

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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 · 68

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 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 “One of the biggest things I constantly talk about,”About the member’s own talking points on the port of Montreal, not whether the tariff crisis was forgotten.
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 Hansard will clearly show that, is the expansion of the port of Montreal.”About the port of Montreal expansion, not the tariff crisis or the oil obsession charge.
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 see the benefit of that, just like I see the potential of Churchill having a port that could have LNG.”About the potential of a Churchill LNG port, not whether the government has forgotten the tariff crisis.
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 need to have an open mind.”A general call for an open mind, not an answer on the tariff crisis or false pretenses.
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 “Let us not deny opportunities for Canada to continue to grow and prosper for future generations.”A general statement about Canada’s growth and prosperity, not the tariff crisis or the question asked.

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 · 78

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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “I can assure the member”The assurance is asserted in place of any evidence that the government has not forgotten the industries.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“The expansion of the Port of Montreal.”Said 7 times by 5 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 1

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“Hansard will clearly show that”Kevin Lamoureux frequently speaks in the House of Commons about the expansion of the port of Montreal.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20