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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-06-02

156 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Mario Simard (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I am always amazed to see the member for Winnipeg North rewriting history in every one of his speeches. Earlier, he referred to the fact that the Prime Minister was unable to resolve the tariff crisis during his first few months in office, yet that is exactly what the Prime Minister had promised during the election campaign: With his background, he would be able to resolve this tariff crisis. It is easy to say, in retrospect, that it was impossible, but it was still an election promise that was very important to him at the time. However, I will set that aside. I will simply point out to the parliamentary secretary that the situation in the forestry sector is currently untenable. Solutions exist. The province most affected by the tariff dispute is Quebec, with its aluminum and forestry sectors. Among these solutions is a buyback program that has been supported by everyone in the forestry sector, yet the government continues to turn a deaf ear. I would like to know how my colleague can explain this lack of responsiveness on the part of the government and the lack of action we are seeing in the forestry sector.”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Claims 54%Procedure 17%Promise 16%Reasoning 13%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 47 wordswhether it is our forestry, aluminum, steel or automotive industry here in Canada, these industries are of great concern to the federal government. That is one of the reasons why, through tariffs and monitoring these industries, we have come up with re-skilling programs to direct financial support.¹ Procedure · 26 wordsWhat I want to pick up on is the member’s comments with respect to the issue of the three Ts: the Trump, tariff and trade issue.Procedure Claims · 38 wordsThe Prime Minister made a commitment to expand trade going outside the United States, ³and we have been exceptionally successful at doing that. With regard to an agreement with the United States, we currently do have an agreement.² Promise · 25 wordsWe are prepared to sit down and continue negotiations in good faith to protect the interests of Canadians, Vague promisebut we are not prepared to capitulate. Reasoning · 20 wordsI think it is important that we persist and that we push for the best deal we can for Canadians.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

2 of 10 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “What I want to pick up on is the member’s comments with respect to the issue of the three Ts:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “the Trump, tariff and trade issue.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 62

6 of 10 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.

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 Prime Minister made a commitment to expand trade going outside the United States,”It concerns trade diversification commitments, not the forestry buyback program 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 “and we have been exceptionally successful at doing that.”It praises trade expansion success, not the forestry sector response questioned.
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 “With regard to an agreement with the United States, we currently do have an agreement.”It concerns an agreement with the United States, not the forestry action 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 “We are prepared to sit down and continue negotiations in good faith to protect the interests of Canadians,”It concerns future trade negotiations, not the forestry sector response questioned.
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 “but we are not prepared to capitulate.”It is a general stance on trade negotiations, not the forestry action 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 “I think it is important that we persist and that we push for the best deal we can for Canadians.”It urges persistence for the best trade deal, not the forestry sector response questioned.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 64

2 of 10 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 “prepared to sit down and continue negotiations in good faith”A commitment with no date, measure or condition for success.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we persist and that we push for the best deal we can”A commitment to persist with no actor-specific measure, date or success condition.

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“we have come up with re-skilling programs to direct financial support”The federal government has created re-skilling programs providing financial support for workers in sectors affected by tariffs, including forestry, aluminum, steel and automotive industries.search
2“With regard to an agreement with the United States, we currently do have an agreement”Canada and the United States currently have an agreement, as of June 2026.search
3“The Prime Minister made a commitment to expand trade going outside the United States”The Prime Minister made a commitment to expand Canadian trade with countries outside the United States.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20