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Eric Lefebvre

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

70 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, contrary to what the member opposite tries to imply, the Government of Canada understands the issue of affordability. That is why we see relief, in terms of the excise tax on gasoline. I have a question for the member opposite. Why does the Conservative Party not support the groceries and essentials program that the Government of Canada has brought forward, which is providing significant relief to millions of Canadians? The Conservative Party says it does not want to support that one. On the one hand, the Conservatives want us to do a little bit more. On the other hand, they vote against it when we do it in the form of the grocery program.”

Statement grade

D+

53 / 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.

Claims 81%The ask 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 57 wordsthe Liberal member who asked me that question is the same member who denied that there were any seniors not receiving what the Liberal government owes them.¹ His party whip had to call him to order.²Off point The measures the Liberal government has put in place are partial measures. They apply for only a third of the year. The ask · 13 wordsWe are calling for a permanent measure for the entire year of 2026.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 5 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 · 23

5 of 5 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 motion 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 “the Liberal member who asked me that question is the same member who denied that there were any seniors not receiving what the Liberal government owes them.”About the member’s past conduct on seniors’ payments, not the grocery program question or the gas tax motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “His party whip had to call him to order.”About an incident in the House involving the member’s whip, unrelated to the question or the motion.
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 measures the Liberal government has put in place are partial measures.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “They apply for only a third of the year.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 are calling for a permanent measure for the entire year of 2026.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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“denied that there were any seniors not receiving what the Liberal government owes them”Kevin Lamoureux said in the House that no seniors were not receiving what the Liberal government owes them.search
2“His party whip had to call him to order”The Liberal Party whip called Kevin Lamoureux to order during the exchange in the House.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20