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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-07

111 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Patrick Bonin (Bloc Québécois). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, ever since the Liberals secured a new majority, thanks in part to Conservative floor crossers, their attitude has changed in committee. They have been holding in camera meetings, shutting down debate and refusing to allow for a thorough study of the issues. This is truly the antithesis of the parliamentary co-operation that our constituents expect. Our Conservative colleagues have mentioned that the Liberals refused to even discuss this issue in committee. The two parties clearly have very different positions on this matter. I am by no means an expert, and B.C. is far from Quebec, but could my colleague explain why the Liberals did not want to bring this matter before the committee to examine it in depth, shed light on it and have a genuine debate on the matter?”

Statement grade

30 / 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.

Thanks 4%Positioning 48%Claims 39%Promise 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 4 wordsI appreciate the question, ThanksPositioning · 31 wordsbut I disagree with what the member is implying in terms of a conclusion. I would suggest that we all need to be humble and working for Canadians first and foremost.Positioning Claims · 43 wordsThe very first action we did when new members were introduced and we had the majority was that we passed Bailey’s law.¹ Bailey’s law was a Conservative bill.² Yesterday, again, we talked about a Conservative bill and are seeing it go to committee.³ Promise · 11 wordsI think we will get collaboration where there is a need, Vague promisePositioning · 22 wordsand at times, we might not agree with the unholy alliance of the Conservatives and the Bloc on issues. It is possible.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 44

5 of 14 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I appreciate the question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but I disagree with what the member is implying in terms of a conclusion.”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 “I would suggest that we all need to be humble and working for Canadians first and foremost.”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 “and at times, we might not agree with the unholy alliance of the Conservatives and the Bloc on issues.”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 “It is possible.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

8 of 14 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 motion 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 “but I disagree with what the member is implying in terms of a conclusion.”Disputes the member’s conclusion about the question’s premise, not anything in the motion on property rights.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I would suggest that we all need to be humble and working for Canadians first and foremost.”A general appeal to humility in serving Canadians, touching none of the motion’s subject.
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 very first action we did when new members were introduced and we had the majority was that we passed Bailey’s law.”About passing Bailey’s law after gaining a majority, a different subject from the Cowichan motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Bailey’s law was a Conservative bill.”About the origins of Bailey’s law, not the property rights question in the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Yesterday, again, we talked about a Conservative bill and are seeing it go to committee.”About another Conservative bill going to committee, not the motion 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 “I think we will get collaboration where there is a need,”About future collaboration in the House, not the motion’s subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and at times, we might not agree with the unholy alliance of the Conservatives and the Bloc on issues.”About disagreement between the parties on other issues, not the motion on property rights.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is possible.”A closing aside about possible disagreement, addressing nothing in the motion.

Respect · 100

0 of 14 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 · 87

1 of 14 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 will get collaboration where there is a need”A commitment to collaboration with no actor, measure, or success condition named.

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“passed Bailey’s law”As the first action after new members were introduced and the Liberals had a majority, the House passed Bailey’s law.search
2“Bailey’s law was a Conservative bill”Bailey’s law originated as a Conservative bill.search
3“a Conservative bill and are seeing it go to committee”On May 6, 2026, a Conservative bill was referred to committee in the House of Commons.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20