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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-06-02

150 words · 7 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Lori Idlout (Liberal)

“Uqaqtittiji, I always appreciate the member’s speeches in the House of Commons and always learn so much more about Canada, given the long time he has been an MP in the House. I wonder if the member would share with us how much change we have seen in the 45th Parliament, especially in regard to the focus we are seeing in investments for Nunavut.”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 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 40%Thanks 5%Reasoning 25%Promise 14%The ask 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 29 wordson the ongoing advocacy over the years to where we are today, we can talk about the military investments and the importance of issues like that of the rangers, Partly on pointThanks · 8 wordswhich I know is important to my colleague.Thanks Claims · 31 wordsI think of the whole area of mining. Yesterday, she was telling a story about a trucker and how indigenous people as a whole are protecting and advocating for our environment.¹ Reasoning · 29 wordsThere is the understanding of and relationship with the Government of Canada in recognizing that the north is such a critical component. Canada is not Canada without the north, Promise · 21 wordsand we need to invest in it. We need to make sure we are there in very real and tangible ways. The ask · 24 wordsI look to my friend and colleague to continue to do that advocacy, both within this chamber, within the caucus, and just in general, Reasoning · 8 wordsbecause I think it builds a stronger Canada.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 · 92

1 of 11 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “which I know is important to my colleague.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

10 of 11 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 “on the ongoing advocacy over the years to where we are today, we can talk about the military investments and the importance of issues like that of the rangers,”Speaks generally about military investments and the rangers, not the change in the 45th Parliament 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 of the whole area of mining.”Mentions mining as an area, without addressing change in investments for Nunavut.
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 “Yesterday, she was telling a story about a trucker and how indigenous people as a whole are protecting and advocating for our environment.”Recalls an anecdote the member told, not the change in the 45th Parliament.
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 “There is the understanding of and relationship with the Government of Canada in recognizing that the north is such a critical component.”Speaks of the government’s relationship with the north generally, not measurable change in investments.
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 “Canada is not Canada without the north,”A general statement about the north’s importance, not the change 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 need to invest in it.”States a need to invest, without addressing what change has occurred.
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 need to make sure we are there in very real and tangible ways.”A general call to be present in tangible ways, not the change in investments 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 look to my friend and colleague to continue to do that advocacy, both within this chamber, within the caucus,”Encourages the member’s continued advocacy rather than answering about change.
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 just in general,”A continuation of the encouragement to advocate, not an answer on change.
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 I think it builds a stronger Canada.”A general remark about building a stronger Canada, not the change asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 11 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“Yesterday, she was telling a story about a trucker”Lori Idlout told a story about a trucker in the House of Commons the day before this debate, on June 1, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20