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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Bail and Sentencing Reform Act 2026-06-12

122 words · 10 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

A–

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.

Claims 75%Positioning 19%Reasoning 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 36 wordsmy priority is the residents of Winnipeg North. I know, in the last election, a commitment was made to deal with the issue of crime.Vague promise The Prime Minister made it a part of our election platform.¹ Positioning · 8 wordsThis is something we have taken very seriously.Positioning Claims · 55 wordsWe have brought forward a number of pieces of legislation to protect our communities and make them safer. I am tired of the Conservatives filibustering on all these crime initiatives. Bill C‑14 deals with bail reform and has wide support from many different stakeholders, virtually all stakeholders. I understand even the Conservatives might support it. Positioning · 15 wordsHow important is it for us to be able to get our crime agenda through?Positioning Reasoning · 8 wordsAfter all, it was in the election platform.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 76

2 of 3 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 “This is something we have taken very seriously.”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 “How important is it for us to be able to get our crime agenda through?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 82

1 of 3 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 “a commitment was made to deal with the issue of crime”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, and the passive leaves the maker unstated in this clause.

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“The Prime Minister made it a part of our election platform.”The Prime Minister included a commitment to deal with crime in the election platform.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20