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Steeve Lavoie

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-06-08

147 words · 9 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, part of the concern I have about the Conservatives’ opposition day is that, consistent with what they usually do, they are misleading Canadians. With the first two speakers, we had one member stand up and say there has been a net loss in jobs since this Prime Minister became the Prime Minister, which is just not true, and then another member stood up and said export numbers are going in the wrong direction. Again, it is just not true. Implying that Canada is constantly broken is something the Conservatives are very good at doing, and they seem to take great glee in talking down Canada. I wonder if my colleague could talk about what he believes is important in terms of how Canada is, in fact, growing and things are getting better in many different areas.”

Statement grade

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Average 86 / 100

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

Aside 20%Claims 61%Reasoning 20%

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

Madam Speaker, Aside · 29 wordsI see that my colleague is part of the optimists’ club too. I am glad about that, and I am sure we will make something good out of it.AsideVague promise Claims · 20 wordsCanada is truly a superpower when it comes to clean and conventional energy.¹ We have vast deposits of critical minerals, Reasoning · 5 wordsso we are well equipped. Claims · 43 wordsI see this because I am a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade. I have seen the agreements we are signing all over the world. As I mentioned earlier, that is nearly 1.5 billion consumers worldwide we can do business with.² Reasoning · 24 wordsThere is no doubt that by diversifying our economy and continuing to attract investment here, we are truly laying the groundwork for the future, Unearned certaintyClaims · 26 wordsand people know it.Unearned certainty People know we are going through some rough times right now, but they still believe in us, and we really feel that.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 74

3 of 6 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I see that my colleague is part of the optimists’ club too.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I am glad about that,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “and I am sure we will make something good out of it.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 6 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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

3 of 6 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 will make something good out of it”A commitment with no actor, measure, date or success condition named.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “There is no doubt”Asserts certainty in place of any source for the claim about laying the groundwork.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “people know it”An everyone-knows formula asserting popular belief with no evidence offered.

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“Canada is truly a superpower when it comes to clean and conventional energy”Canada is a superpower in clean and conventional energy.search
2“nearly 1.5 billion consumers worldwide we can do business with”Canada’s trade agreements give it access to nearly 1.5 billion consumers worldwide.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20