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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

146 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Bardish Chagger (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I thought that the last exchange was interesting. We just received an example of a Conservative member’s wanting more investment in housing and more affordable housing built, recognizing that his constituents need the federal government to play a role, yet rather than working with the government to ensure that we can have more successes for Canadians, the Conservatives would rather slow things down and have Canadians hurting. I find it fascinating, and we experienced this at committee yesterday as well, that the Conservative Party is going out of its way to almost amplify the hurt of Canadians rather than being part of the solution. That is probably why the Conservative Party remains the professional opposition: It actually does not want to be part of the solution. Could the parliamentary secretary please expand on the importance of the legislation, the federal government’s role and how it would actually help the people like the ones the member for London—Fanshawe has just referred to? I have to say that I am starting to miss the previous member for London—Fanshawe, because I do believe she would have at least fought hard to ensure that the constituents were fought for, rather than standing in the way and hoping that they hurt. I want Canadians to succeed. I will fight for the people of Waterloo. I would like to hear the member’s comments.”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Claims 59%Positioning 41%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 27 wordswhen I think of the residents of London—Fanshawe, much as I do for many different constituencies, I think about how Bill C-20 would make a positive difference. Positioning · 21 wordsIt is not an issue of just blindly following the Conservative leadership, even because they are so wrong on this issue.Positioning Claims · 52 wordsBuild Canada Homes is about looking at different ways we can build, such as modular homes.¹ There are ways we can look at how, by working with the stakeholders, we are going to have more homes being built.Vague promise There are the constituents for whom the member wants more homes to be built. Positioning · 11 wordsThe national government is showing compassion and moving in that direction.PositioningVague promise Claims · 7 wordsHis very leader is saying to stop. Positioning · 28 wordsIn fact, the member for Waterloo might have gotten him in trouble by signalling that the member is someone who might be somewhat sympathetic to his constituents’ needs.PositioningOff point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 52

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is not an issue of just blindly following the Conservative leadership, even because they are so wrong on this issue.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The national government is showing compassion and moving in that direction.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “In fact, the member for Waterloo might have gotten him in trouble by signalling that the member is someone who might be somewhat sympathetic to his constituents’ needs.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 75

1 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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “In fact, the member for Waterloo might have gotten him in trouble by signalling that the member is someone who might be somewhat sympathetic to his constituents’ needs.”About the member’s standing with his leader and a past member, not the bill.

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

2 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 are going to have more homes being built”A commitment with no named measure, actor or date beyond ‘working with the stakeholders’.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “moving in that direction”The speaker’s side is said to be acting with no measure or success condition named.

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“such as modular homes”The Build Canada Homes Act (Bill C-20) concerns building approaches such as modular homes.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20