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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-05-28

140 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Heather McPherson (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, I have to say that I feel as though that was one of the most dishonest speeches I have ever heard in this place, to be honest. The member talks about the minister’s having dialogue with her counterpart and says that they have been assured. Is this similar to when the Liberal government asked grocery stores to behave better, and they got an assurance? Is it the same thing as when the Liberal government promised to support pharmacare for all Canadians, but then did not do it; to expand mental health care for Canadians, and then did not do it; to make sure that all Canadians had access to the dental care they require, and then backed away from those promises? Is this the same Liberal government that says the Canada Health Act should be universally accessible but refuses to meet with members of the Canadian Health Coalition, who have a legal opinion that has been created and actually says that Bill 11 breaks the Canada Health Act? It breaks the law. They should defend the law.”

Statement grade

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Average 89 / 100

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

Claims 89%Positioning 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 24 wordsas I indicated in my previous answer, the Minister of Health of Canada has met with the counterpart and has been provided the assurances.¹ Positioning · 15 wordsHowever, the member is full of all sorts of misinformation in terms of her response.Positioning Claims · 101 wordsWe do have a national dental program for millions of Canadians, thousands in the member’s own riding, that is there today being ensured by this Prime Minister and by this government, to continue to be there for Canadians.² We do have a pharmacare program.³ What the member does not realize is that health care is a joint responsibility with the provinces, which are charged with the responsibility of administering it. When we can do so, through finances such as supports for mental health, long-term care, pharmacare and dental care, the federal government has been there and will continue to be there.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 85

1 of 2 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 “However, the member is full of all sorts of misinformation in terms of her response.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 question on notice.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 71

1 of 2 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 “will continue to be there”A commitment to future support with no measure, date or success condition named.

Claims · 3

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 Minister of Health of Canada has met with the counterpart and has been provided the assurances”Canada’s Minister of Health has met with the Alberta health minister and received assurances from Alberta about Bill 11 and the Canada Health Act.search
2“We do have a national dental program for millions of Canadians, thousands in the member’s own riding, that is there today”Canada has a national dental care program currently serving millions of Canadians, including thousands in Heather McPherson’s riding.search
3“We do have a pharmacare program”Canada has a federal pharmacare program in place.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20