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Kevin Lamoureux

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

163 words · 12 sentences · 13 clauses

Replying to John-Paul Danko (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the member spoke about his time serving in Canada’s Armed Forces. Just recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time at the HMCS Star in Hamilton speaking with recruits, reservists, veterans and cadets, the young men and women in Canada’s military who are so proud of their country and their service. I spoke with the commander who talked about the increase in recruiting and interest in serving in Canada’s military and the new opportunities for an advance presence in Hamilton. I wonder if the member could comment on our role, as the federal government, in making sure that everyone who is serving Canada in our military, in the Armed Forces, is protected and safe in their service.”

Statement grade

C+

Average 67 / 100

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

Thanks 7%Reasoning 15%Positioning 17%Promise 12%Procedure 10%Claims 36%Anecdote 3%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 12 wordsI truly appreciate the question because I think it goes two ways.Thanks Reasoning · 5 wordsThe government has a responsibility. Positioning · 7 wordsWe are living up to that responsibility.Positioning Promise · 19 wordsAgain, I will reinforce that, after this bill passes, the 48 recommendations will in fact be put in place.²Vague promise Positioning · 7 wordsThey are respectful, inclusive and absolutely critical.Positioning Reasoning · 20 wordsWe need to continue to support our forces in the manner in which we have over the last 12 months. Positioning · 13 wordsSecond to no other Prime Minister in generations, we have a solid commitment.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise Procedure · 17 wordsI also want to make reference to this. The member mentioned my time in the Armed Forces.Procedure Claims · 11 wordsI had the honour to serve for just over three years, ¹Anecdote · 5 wordswhich was an absolute privilege.Anecdote Claims · 47 wordsIt is the skill sets that are gained by members of the forces that turn out to be such a wonderful asset in the future. Whether one is in the forces for three years or 30 years, there is a great deal of benefit had by all.Off point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 55

7 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 truly appreciate the question because I think it goes two ways.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are living up to that responsibility.”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 “They are respectful, inclusive and absolutely critical.”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 “Second to no other Prime Minister in generations, we have a solid commitment.”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 also want to make reference to this.”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 “The member mentioned my time in the Armed Forces.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “which was an absolute privilege.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

5 of 14 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.

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 “Second to no other Prime Minister in generations, we have a solid commitment.”Praise of the Prime Minister’s commitment, not a measure answering the question of protecting members.
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 had the honour to serve for just over three years,”About the member’s personal years of service, not protecting serving members.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which was an absolute privilege.”A reflection on the member’s service, not the question asked.
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 the skill sets that are gained by members of the forces that turn out to be such a wonderful asset in the future.”About skills gained by forces members for their futures, not their protection in service.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Whether one is in the forces for three years or 30 years, there is a great deal of benefit had by all.”About benefits to members of serving in the forces, not government protection of them.

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 · 69

2 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 “the 48 recommendations will in fact be put in place”A commitment to act on the recommendations with no actor, date, measure or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we have a solid commitment”Asserts a commitment without saying what it commits to, by when, or how it would be measured.

Claims · 2

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“I had the honour to serve for just over three years,”Kevin Lamoureux served in the Armed Forces for just over three years.search
2“the 48 recommendations will in fact be put in place.”After the Military Justice System Modernization Act passes, the 48 recommendations will be put in place.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20