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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-06-03

206 words · 10 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Matt Strauss (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, to answer the member’s first question, I am terribly disappointed. That was no answer at all. I know my constituents very well. I am from the Waterloo region. It is the tech capital of Canada. My constituents, those who work in tech, would love to get a $50-million contract to do nothing. This organization, after 20 years and $4 billion, has done nothing tangible. I am asking the government why it is giving this organization another $50 million, and the member could not point to anything it is going to do. It is going to look at some things. He went to his doctor’s office and the doctor was using technology. I am a doctor, and doctors use technology without Canada Health Infoway blowing $50 million on lobbying firms to tell us to use it. The government needs to stop it. My constituents beg the government to stop it. Do not give this $50 million away. Give it back to taxpayers, build hospitals or hire nurses with it, but stop doing this, please.”

Statement grade

B–

72 / 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 34%Thanks 6%Reasoning 59%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 71 wordsthere are many different things the federal government does in terms of improving the quality of health care for Canadians. The member said to build hospitals. We actually have a capital fund of $5 billion that is going to be out there to assist provinces in doing just what the member is suggesting.¹ For example, I have talked about the Seven Oaks General Hospital and the Victoria Hospital re-establishing emergency services.²Partly on point Thanks · 13 wordsI compliment the member for providing medical services to his constituents and beyond.Thanks Reasoning · 122 wordsI think we need to start thinking of ways, Vague promiseas I am sure the member would acknowledge, for us to reform, make changes and demonstrate leadership in our health care area. If we are not prepared to manage the changes that are needed into the future, we will not be able to deliver the type of quality health care Canadians want to see. I am sure he would recognize that fact. It does not mean that every area is going to be laid out in a perfect form. I just believe that, at the end of the day, it is important, whether it is the federal government or provincial government, that we look at ways to incorporate technology and use the technology—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 · 90

1 of 12 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 “I compliment the member for providing medical services to his constituents and beyond.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 42

10 of 12 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.

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 are many different things the federal government does in terms of improving the quality of health care for Canadians.”A general remark on federal health care spending that does not address the Infoway funding 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 “The member said to build hospitals.”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 “We actually have a capital fund of $5 billion that is going to be out there to assist provinces in doing just what the member is suggesting.”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 “For example, I have talked about the Seven Oaks General Hospital and the Victoria Hospital re-establishing emergency services.”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 “I think we need to start thinking of ways,”A general call to think about health care reform, not the Infoway funding raised.
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 “as I am sure the member would acknowledge, for us to reform, make changes and demonstrate leadership in our health care area.”General remarks on reforming health care that do not answer the funding 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 “If we are not prepared to manage the changes that are needed into the future, we will not be able to deliver the type of quality health care Canadians want to see.”A general statement about managing health care changes, not the Infoway funding 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 am sure he would recognize that fact.”A general appeal for agreement on health care change, not the funding 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 “It does not mean that every area is going to be laid out in a perfect form.”A general caveat about planning that does not address the Infoway funding.
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 just believe that, at the end of the day, it is important, whether it is the federal government or provincial government, that we look at ways to incorporate technology and use the technology—”A general point on using technology in health care that does not answer why the $50 million is being given.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 93

1 of 12 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 “we need to start thinking of ways”The speaker commits his side to acting without naming any actor, measure, date or success condition.

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“a capital fund of $5 billion”The federal government has a $5 billion capital fund to assist provinces with health infrastructure such as building hospitals.search
2“Seven Oaks General Hospital and the Victoria Hospital re-establishing emergency services”Seven Oaks General Hospital and Victoria Hospital (in Winnipeg) have re-established emergency services.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20