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Kevin Lamoureux

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

104 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Alex Ruff (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, as the member knows, I spent 25 and a half years in uniform serving our great nation. I want to get back to the answer to my previous question. The member stated that if one of the members of the CAF commits a heinous crime, a Criminal Code sexual offence, overseas, he has complete faith in our military police to be able to collect the data, but then it needs to be transferred to the civilian courts. Unfortunately, that is not what is going to happen when Bill C-11 passes. The same thing that occurs right now will happen when that bill passes. If the military police can find a police of jurisdiction, if there is some way to make that connection and they are willing to take that charge on, then, yes, but in the end it is going to be the military justice system that is going to do justice for these victims. Does the member have faith that our military justice system can do the job and provide justice for the victims?”

Statement grade

75 / 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.

Reasoning 83%Claims 9%The ask 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 7 wordsI believe the recommendation is fairly clear. Claims · 9 wordsIt is recommendation number five from the Arbour report.¹ The ask · 9 wordsI recommend that the member opposite read the recommendation. Reasoning · 79 wordsI do believe that military police, in dealing with the issue outside of Canada, have a level of expertise in collecting and protecting the integrity of evidence and securing the situation so that we can ultimately see justice served. Not all communities or theatres in which the Canadian Forces might participate have the same rule of law or the same court system or justice system that would match the Canadian system.² I think the way it has been recommended—Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 45

6 of 6 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 “I believe the recommendation is fairly clear.”About the clarity of the Arbour recommendation, not whether the member has faith in the military justice system for victims.
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 recommendation number five from the Arbour report.”Identifies the recommendation number, which does not answer whether the military justice system can deliver justice for these victims.
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 recommend that the member opposite read the recommendation.”A suggestion that the member read the recommendation, not an answer to the question about the justice system.
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 do believe that military police, in dealing with the issue outside of Canada, have a level of expertise in collecting and protecting the integrity of evidence and securing the situation so that we can ultimately see justice served.”About the military police’s skill in collecting evidence abroad, not whether the military justice system itself can provide justice for victims.
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 “Not all communities or theatres in which the Canadian Forces might participate have the same rule of law or the same court system or justice system that would match the Canadian system.”About differing legal systems in foreign theatres, a reason for the approach but not an answer on faith in the military justice system for these victims.
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 think the way it has been recommended—”An incomplete sentence about how the recommendation treats the matter, not an answer to what was asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 100

0 of 6 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“recommendation number five from the Arbour report”Recommendation number five comes from the Arbour report.search
2“Not all communities or theatres in which the Canadian Forces might participate have the same rule of law or the same court system or justice system that would match the Canadian system.”Not all communities or theatres in which the Canadian Forces participate possess the same rule of law, court system, or justice system as Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20