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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Military Justice System Modernization Act 2026-05-08

150 words · 7 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Mario Simard (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, earlier, my colleagues from Berthier—Maskinongé and Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon pointed out in their speeches that, with its new majority, the government has a frustrating tendency to no longer listen to the opposition parties. That is what happened with this bill. Some amendments were set aside. I know that the member for Winnipeg North enjoys sparring in the House. Since he rises on just about every issue, he can probably tell me whether the government’s new way of doing things involves ignoring the opposition parties’ opinions and adopting an “I won, so shut up” attitude.”

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.

Procedure 9%Claims 79%Reasoning 5%Promise 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 13 wordsI addressed the issue of collaboration at the very beginning of my comments.Procedure Claims · 119 wordsI talked about how, at the first opportunity we had when we had a majority of members on the floor of the House of Commons, the first action that was taken was the passage of Bailey’s law, ¹which was a Conservative private member’s bill. We have the silver alert legislation, which is again another Conservative piece of legislation, ²and we indicated we wanted to see it go to committee. Just yesterday we passed at third reading, amendments to a bill that deals with the CRA.³ The government has been very clear, and the Prime Minister has indicated very clearly, outside and inside this chamber, that we want to work collaboratively with opposition members, provincial governments, municipalities and indigenous communities.⁴Vague promise Reasoning · 7 wordsThat is the right thing to do. Promise · 11 wordsWe want to build that stronger and healthier country for all.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 92% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 88

1 of 4 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 “I addressed the issue of collaboration at the very beginning of my comments.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 89

1 of 4 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.

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 want to build that stronger and healthier country for all.”About building a stronger country generally, not about whether the government collaborates with the opposition.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 65

2 of 4 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 want to work collaboratively with opposition members”A commitment to collaborate with no action, date or measure named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We want to build that stronger and healthier country for all”An aspiration with no actor, action or success condition.

Claims · 4

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“the first action that was taken was the passage of Bailey’s law,”Bailey’s law, a Conservative private member’s bill, was the first action taken when the government had a majority of members on the floor of the House of Commons.search
2“another Conservative piece of legislation”The silver alert legislation is a Conservative piece of legislation.search
3“Just yesterday we passed at third reading, amendments to a bill that deals with the CRA.”Amendments to a bill that deals with the CRA were passed at third reading yesterday.search
4“the Prime Minister has indicated very clearly, outside and inside this chamber, that we want to work collaboratively with opposition members, provincial governments, municipalities and indigenous communities.”The Prime Minister has indicated that the government wants to work collaboratively with opposition members, provincial governments, municipalities, and indigenous communities.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20