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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-06-08

99 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Marilyn Gladu (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I am just surprised. It is the Conservatives’ opposition day, and I do not think we even have the number of people required in the chamber. I would like to ask my hon. colleague if he could just— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! It is comments and questions, right? The question is, could the member talk about all of the positive things that our government is doing to restore our country—”

Statement grade

C+

69 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 6%Claims 42%Anecdote 43%Positioning 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 6 wordsI appreciate the question very much.Thanks Claims · 28 wordsIf we look at what has been achieved over the last 13 or 14 months since Canadians elected our current Prime Minister, it has been a great deal.¹ Anecdote · 43 wordsSomeone brought up the analogy of a marathon runner in terms of how the government, Partly on pointand the Prime Minister in particular, is responding to the Canadian economy and society as a whole, bringing in good legislative measures and financial measures to support Canadians.AnecdoteVague promise Claims · 14 wordsCanadians are seeing it, Unearned certaintyand they are encouraging us to continue to move forward.Unearned certainty Positioning · 8 wordsOnly the Conservatives seem to be the naysayers.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 39

4 of 9 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 appreciate the question very much.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Someone brought up the analogy of a marathon runner in terms of how the government,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and the Prime Minister in particular, is responding to the Canadian economy and society as a whole, bringing in good legislative measures and financial measures to support Canadians.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Only the Conservatives seem to be the naysayers.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 82

2 of 9 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 “Someone brought up the analogy of a marathon runner in terms of how the government,”Introduces a marathon-runner analogy without yet saying what the government has done.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Only the Conservatives seem to be the naysayers.”A remark about the Conservatives being naysayers, not an account of the government’s positive actions.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 69

3 of 9 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 “bringing in good legislative measures and financial measures”The speaker commits to general measures without detailing what they are or how they will achieve support.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Canadians are seeing it”The speaker asserts public awareness without providing any evidence or source for this perception.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “they are encouraging us to continue to move forward”The speaker asserts public support and encouragement without providing any source for this claim.

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“13 or 14 months since Canadians elected our current Prime Minister”The current Canadian Prime Minister was elected approximately 13 to 14 months before June 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20