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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

145 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Serge Cormier (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, it always makes me smile when I hear the Conservatives say they are interested in culture. I remember the Harper government’s cuts to culture quite clearly. Some artists in my riding took to the streets to call for help, but the government of the day refused to listen. Let me once again remind my colleagues what Stephen Harper said in the beginning. He said that artists were complaining with their mouths full and that regular people were not interested in culture. Imagine saying things like that about artists. Of all the great investments that we have made in culture since 2015, the one nearest and dearest to my heart was the decision to fund National Acadian Day permanently and at double the amount. I hope that my colleague can clarify for me what support we have provided to artists over the years.”

Statement grade

C–

57 / 100, held down by Signal

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Claims 30%Positioning 70%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 12 wordsI was in third party opposition when Stephen Harper was prime minister.¹Partly on point Positioning · 61 wordsHis attitude toward supporting our arts was lacking, to put it nicely. I can say that the Conservative Party today has moved even further to the right and has virtually abandoned any sort of support for our arts community. That constantly comes from the Conservative benches. My friend is very familiar with how important the arts community is to our nation.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 32 wordsNot only does it provide opportunities for young people but also adds so much value to our economy in the form of jobs, not to mention the entertainment factor for every Canadian. Positioning · 40 wordsThe Conservatives need to readjust where they stand on the political spectrum and, at the end of the day, recognize the value of a critically important industry to Canada and to every Canadian, with a special emphasis on our performers.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 27

5 of 8 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “His attitude toward supporting our arts was lacking, to put it nicely.”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 “I can say that the Conservative Party today has moved even further to the right and has virtually abandoned any sort of support for our arts community.”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 “That constantly comes from the Conservative benches.”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 “My friend is very familiar with how important the arts community is to our nation.”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 “The Conservatives need to readjust where they stand on the political spectrum and, at the end of the day, recognize the value of a critically important industry to Canada and to every Canadian, with a special emphasis on our performers.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 84

3 of 8 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 comment put to the member, and the motion 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 was in third party opposition when Stephen Harper was prime minister.”About the member’s own past party position, touching the arts record discussion only as setup.
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 constantly comes from the Conservative benches.”A general remark about the Conservative benches without addressing the record discussed.
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 “My friend is very familiar with how important the arts community is to our nation.”General praise and the importance of the arts, not engaging the comment’s points or the motion.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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 · 1

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 was in third party opposition when Stephen Harper was prime minister.”Kevin Lamoureux served as a member of the third party in the House of Commons during part of Stephen Harper’s time as prime minister (2006-2015).search

Analysed on 2026-10-20