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Kevin Lamoureux

125 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Rebecca Alty (Liberal)
“Mr. Speaker, I am wondering if the member can speak to the risk of directing litigation through the House of Commons and the risk of blurring the line between judicial and parliamentary.”
Statement grade
C+
68 / 100, held down by Signal
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Claims 34%Positioning 58%Reasoning 9%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 42 wordsthe rule of law and respect for judicial independence are so critically important in Canada. If we take a look at the motion, it is suggesting that we have a standing committee do what our courts are in the process of doing. Positioning · 72 wordsIt is somewhat bizarre, if we really want to stop to think about it. Maybe what might have been more appropriate is if the official opposition were to consider raising the issue as a possible agenda item, and maybe changed the topic somewhat, maybe broadened it. I think the Conservatives should have gotten better advice before even introducing the motion. As I say, it causes more damage, and it is more divisive.Positioning Reasoning · 11 wordsIt is a motion that should not be supported, quite frankly.

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