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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Financial Administration Act 2026-05-07

1050 words · 59 sentences · 78 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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Greeting 1%Thanks 2%Positioning 13%Procedure 5%Claims 52%Reasoning 23%Anecdote 1%Aside 1%Promise 1%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 11 wordsit is a pleasure to rise and speak to Bill C-230.Greeting Thanks · 14 wordsI referred to the efforts by the member opposite in bringing forward the legislation.Thanks Positioning · 40 wordsThe government sees the legislation, as amended, as very much part of what the government wants to see happen: more accountability, more transparency and protecting the integrity of the CRA and the system, because it is of the utmost importance.Positioning Procedure · 37 wordsThe issue of collaboration was referred to, in the form of a question. I like to think that in the last week or so, we have debated private members’ bills. Today, we are talking about Bill C-230.Procedure Claims · 46 wordsBailey’s law was passed.¹ We had another Conservative piece of legislation, just yesterday, that we were okay with going to committee, and that was with regard to silver alerts.²Off point Today, we are talking about another important piece of legislation. The principles behind it are very sound. Reasoning · 106 wordsAt the end of the day, Canadians do not mind paying taxes, as long as there is a sense of integrity within the system and, most importantly, a sense of fairness. People are prepared to pay taxes as long as they feel they are fair and equitable. We often talk about taxes. People are very much concerned nowadays about how the government might be able to assist with affordability. The importance of taxation policy is absolutely critical during different types of business cycles that a nation goes through. That is one of the reasons we have to have the confidence of the citizenry regarding taxation policy.Partly on point Claims · 65 wordsIn this case, just over a year ago, the Prime Minister, for example, gave tax relief on the carbon tax.³ That was followed by a substantial tax cut that provided support for 22 million people.⁵ We have the GST rebate being converted to the groceries and essentials benefit program.⁸ Eleven million Canadians are going to benefit from that.⁶Off point Taxation policy makes a difference and matters. Reasoning · 19 wordsThat is not possible unless we have the confidence of Canadians that the system is fair, accountable and transparent. Positioning · 13 wordsThis is what the government has focused a great deal of attention on.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 7 wordsBill C-230 would add value to that. Anecdote · 15 wordsI had the opportunity, over the last week or so, to amplify the word “collaboration”.Anecdote Positioning · 28 wordsThe government is very focused on recognizing where there is value in private members’ bills, and we look to the Conservatives recognizing the same thing in government bills.Positioning Reasoning · 28 wordsWhere there is value, we should try to get bills through the House and into committee, allow them to get through third reading and, ultimately, pass the legislation. Claims · 70 wordsCanadians want parliamentarians of different political stripes to work together, recognize where we can make a social policy change, shift or modification, whatever it might be, and act on it. That is exactly what is happening here this evening.Partly on point We now have before us legislation that would ensure more accountability for corporations that write off money owed to the CRA.⁴ Uncollected money owed to the CRA impacts our general revenues. Reasoning · 32 wordsThere is an obligation for government to show transparency where it can and, at the same time, respect privacy law concerns. We need to be sensitive to the privacy laws we have. Claims · 72 wordsThe legislation before us deals with that. It would allow the CRA, and the government ultimately, to provide more information. I believe there was an amendment brought forward with respect to the threshold. I am not 100% sure, but I think it is around the $2-million mark.⁷ That means having that registry, having that data. Information is so critically important not only from a government perspective but also from an opposition perspective. Reasoning · 35 wordsIf it is done the way it could be done, the real winners are actually the taxpayers because they should have that sense of taxation policy and where it is that we are falling short. Claims · 111 wordsWhen we think of corporations and small businesses in general, a vast majority pay their taxes at the appropriate time. They pay their debts and make sure, through those contributions, that we all benefit as a society. In regard to accountability and transparency, there is a percentage there, a very real and tangible percentage, where a significant amount of revenue is in fact lost. A better understanding of where that is coming from, as it could be the types of companies or all sorts of things, can be drawn out if that information is made available, while at the same time privacy laws are respected. We would all benefit from that. Positioning · 56 wordsFor the Government of Canada and particularly our new Prime Minister, the issue of accountability and transparency applies to government expenditures and the collection of the finances we get in many different forms. It is being responsible with tax dollars. It is ensuring that smart decisions are in fact being made on behalf of the taxpayer.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 70 wordsIt is recognizing that when the registry is fully operational there is likely going to be a great deal of attention drawn to it. That attention is not going to be all good. We recognize that in government. However, we have standing committees that can contribute in a very positive way by going through the types of documents we would be able to draw out, which can improve the system. Procedure · 17 wordsI realize my time is coming to an end, but I want to emphasize one other thing, ProcedureThanks · 10 wordswhich is the incredible people who work for the CRA.Thanks Claims · 45 wordsThe Canada Revenue Agency is second to no other agency in the world, I would argue, in terms of the degree to which it supports private individuals, the people we represent, and the businesses and so forth. It is an incredible task its workers have. Aside · 8 wordsIt is something I personally would not want, AsideClaims · 58 wordsbut I applaud the efforts that, I would argue, 90% plus put in day in and day out so that governments at different levels are able to have the monies necessary to provide absolutely essential services, like health care, or supports to grow the economy, all of which are absolutely critical and the reason taxes are so important.Partly on point Reasoning · 26 wordsAt the end of the day, we want transparency and accountability. We want the taxpayers to know they have a system they can have confidence in. Promise · 11 wordsThis government will always push for people paying their fair share.Vague promise

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Signal · 71

21 of 52 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “it is a pleasure to rise and speak to Bill C-230.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I referred to the efforts by the member opposite in bringing forward the legislation.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The government sees the legislation,”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 “as amended,”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 “as very much part of what the government wants to see happen:”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 “more accountability, more transparency and protecting the integrity of the CRA and the system,”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 “because it is of the utmost importance.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The issue of collaboration was referred to, in the form of a question.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I like to think that in the last week or so, we have debated private members’ bills.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Today, we are talking about Bill C-230.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This is what the government has focused a great deal of attention on.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I had the opportunity, over the last week or so, to amplify the word “collaboration”.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The government is very focused on recognizing where there is value in private members’ bills,”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 we look to the Conservatives recognizing the same thing in government bills.”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 “For the Government of Canada and particularly our new Prime Minister, the issue of accountability and transparency applies to government expenditures and the collection of the finances we get in many different forms.”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 being responsible with tax dollars.”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 ensuring that smart decisions are in fact being made on behalf of the taxpayer.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I realize my time is coming to an end,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but I want to emphasize one other thing,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “which is the incredible people who work for the CRA.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “It is something I personally would not want,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 67

30 of 52 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 bill 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 “Bailey’s law was passed.”About a different bill, Bailey’s law, not the debt forgiveness registry.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We had another Conservative piece of legislation, just yesterday, that we were okay with going to committee,”About another Conservative bill going to committee, not this bill.
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 that was with regard to silver alerts.”About silver alert legislation, a different measure from 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 “We often talk about taxes.”About taxation talk in general, not the bill’s registry or provisions.
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 “People are very much concerned nowadays about how the government might be able to assist with affordability.”About government assistance with affordability, not the bill’s registry.
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 importance of taxation policy is absolutely critical during different types of business cycles that a nation goes through.”About taxation policy in business cycles generally, not the bill’s provisions.
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 “That is one of the reasons we have to have the confidence of the citizenry regarding taxation policy.”About public confidence in taxation policy generally, not the bill itself.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “In this case, just over a year ago, the Prime Minister, for example, gave tax relief on the carbon tax.”About the Prime Minister’s carbon tax relief, not the debt forgiveness registry.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That was followed by a substantial tax cut that provided support for 22 million people.”About a tax cut benefiting 22 million people, not the bill 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 “We have the GST rebate being converted to the groceries and essentials benefit program.”About the groceries and essentials benefit program, not the bill’s registry.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Eleven million Canadians are going to benefit from that.”About benefit program figures, not the debt forgiveness registry.
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 “Taxation policy makes a difference and matters.”About taxation policy in general, not the bill’s specific measures.
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 “That is not possible unless we have the confidence of Canadians that the system is fair, accountable and transparent.”About confidence in the tax system generally, not the bill’s registry provisions.
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 “This is what the government has focused a great deal of attention on.”About the government’s general focus, not the bill’s specific provisions.
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 had the opportunity, over the last week or so, to amplify the word “collaboration”.”About the member’s past emphasis on collaboration, not the bill’s content.
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 government is very focused on recognizing where there is value in private members’ bills,”About the government’s general approach to private members’ bills, not this bill’s provisions.
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 we look to the Conservatives recognizing the same thing in government bills.”About inter-party cooperation on bills generally, not 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 “Where there is value, we should try to get bills through the House and into committee, allow them to get through third reading and, ultimately, pass the legislation.”About the general legislative process, not the bill’s content or effects.
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 “Canadians want parliamentarians of different political stripes to work together, recognize where we can make a social policy change, shift or modification, whatever it might be,”About parliamentarians working together generally, not the bill’s provisions.
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 act on it.”About acting on policy changes generally, not the bill’s measures.
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 “That is exactly what is happening here this evening.”About the evening’s cooperation generally, not the bill’s specific content.
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 “For the Government of Canada and particularly our new Prime Minister, the issue of accountability and transparency applies to government expenditures and the collection of the finances we get in many different forms.”About government accountability on expenditures broadly, not the bill’s registry specifically.
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 “It is being responsible with tax dollars.”About responsible spending generally, not the bill’s provisions.
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 “It is ensuring that smart decisions are in fact being made on behalf of the taxpayer.”About smart decisions for taxpayers generally, not the bill’s measures.
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 Canada Revenue Agency is second to no other agency in the world, I would argue, in terms of the degree to which it supports private individuals, the people we represent,”Praise of the CRA’s service, not the bill’s measures.
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 the businesses and so forth.”About the CRA’s work generally, not the bill’s provisions.
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 “It is an incredible task its workers have.”About CRA workers’ tasks, not the bill’s content.
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 “It is something I personally would not want,”A personal remark about the job, not the bill’s provisions.
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 “but I applaud the efforts that, I would argue, 90% plus put in day in and day out so that governments at different levels are able to have the monies necessary to provide absolutely essential services, like health care,”Praise of CRA workers and note on tax revenues, not the bill’s registry.
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 “or supports to grow the economy, all of which are absolutely critical and the reason taxes are so important.”About the importance of taxes generally, not the bill’s provisions.

Respect · 100

0 of 52 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 · 98

1 of 52 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 “will always push for people paying their fair share”A standing commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.

Claims · 8

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“Bailey’s law was passed”Bailey’s law was passed.search
2“and that was with regard to silver alerts.”A Conservative piece of legislation regarding silver alerts was sent to committee on May 6, 2026.search
3“just over a year ago, the Prime Minister, for example, gave tax relief on the carbon tax”The Prime Minister gave tax relief on the carbon tax around May 7, 2025.search
4“legislation that would ensure more accountability for corporations that write off money owed to the CRA”Bill C-230 would ensure more accountability for corporations that write off money owed to the CRA.search
5“a substantial tax cut that provided support for 22 million people”A substantial tax cut provided support for 22 million people.search
6“Eleven million Canadians are going to benefit from that”Eleven million Canadians will benefit from the groceries and essentials benefit program.search
7“it is around the $2-million mark”The threshold for the registry is around the $2-million mark.search
8“GST rebate being converted to the groceries and essentials benefit program”The GST rebate is being converted to the groceries and essentials benefit program.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20