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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Main Estimates, 2026-27 2026-06-08

88 words · 4 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Iqra Khalid (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I had the opportunity to go and see how we can work collaboratively in Houston with our own astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The member mentioned this in his speech, but I would like it if he could comment, perhaps, as to why we need the independent capability to launch, to work on research and development and to have access to space, as well as working collaboratively with other countries across the world.”

Statement grade

Average 93 / 100

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

Thanks 6%Procedure 17%Reasoning 66%Claims 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsI really appreciate the question, ThanksProcedure · 15 wordsbecause it is a great way to, hopefully, end the discussion on this particular issue.Procedure Reasoning · 54 wordsWe have a choice. That is, do we rely on Elon Musk to establish Canadian priorities in sending satellites into orbit, or should Canada have its own space sovereignty, where the Government of Canada can establish the priorities and, at the same time, build on industries, whether it is our aerospace or space industry, Claims · 10 wordswhich generates hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs?¹ Reasoning · 4 wordsI choose the latter.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 73

2 of 2 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 really appreciate the question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “because it is a great way to, hopefully, end the discussion on this particular issue.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 2 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“generates hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs”Canada’s aerospace and space industry generates hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20