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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 2026-05-29

75 words · 4 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, as we talk about the situation of the economy, one thing I often hear from young people is about how difficult it is right now for young people to start out in life. Youth unemployment is extremely high, at 14.3%, and we have very low workforce participation as well. Homes are extremely expensive. All these challenges make it more difficult for young people to start out, to start a family and to start to have children. We see this showing up in the numbers. People are having far fewer kids than they tell pollsters they want to have, because of these pressures. Meanwhile, the Liberal government is cutting funding for students attending vocational programs. Will the government reverse its removal of grants to students studying in vocational programs?”

Statement grade

77 / 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 27%Reasoning 49%Promise 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 20 wordsthe youth unemployment rate is at around 14.3% today.¹ In 2012, when I was in opposition, it was at 14.3%.² Reasoning · 10 wordsTherefore, it is roughly the same, if not the same. Promise · 18 wordsWhat I will tell the member is that we are not going to cut summer youth jobs programs, Reasoning · 27 wordsbecause that is one of the ways young people are gaining expertise, contacts and so much more, so they will in fact have better opportunities for employment.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 7 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 · 47

7 of 7 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 “the youth unemployment rate is at around 14.3% today.”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 “In 2012, when I was in opposition, it was at 14.3%.”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 “Therefore, it is roughly the same,”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 “if not the same.”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 “What I will tell the member is that we are not going to cut summer youth jobs programs,”About protecting summer youth jobs programs, not the vocational grants decision asked about.
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 “because that is one of the ways young people are gaining expertise, contacts and so much more,”Gives reasons for keeping summer jobs programs, not the vocational grants question.
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 “so they will in fact have better opportunities for employment.”About benefits of summer jobs programs, not the removal of vocational grants.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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“the youth unemployment rate is at around 14.3% today”Canada’s youth unemployment rate is around 14.3% as of May 2026.search
2“In 2012, when I was in opposition, it was at 14.3%”Canada’s youth unemployment rate was 14.3% in 2012.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20