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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30 2026-06-15

244 words · 16 sentences · 16 clauses

Replying to Rhonda Kirkland (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, there is so much that I could unpack on this member’s 20-minute speech in the House, starting with a few things. He kept saying that they talk about this and they talk about that and they talk about this, and he is right. They do an awful lot of talking on that side of the House. It makes a lot of announcements but it is not very much a government of action. The hon. member also called it a so-called new government, and yet he is here giving his 20-minute speech. I looked it up. I believe that there are about 60 to 70 new Liberal members who were elected in 2025, compared to about 45 new Conservative members who were elected in 2025. The comparison is crazy. When I think about the number of times that those new members have gotten up to speak in the House, compared to this member, who has been here since 2010, it is shocking to me. He talks about filibustering. Why is he getting up and giving a 20-minute speech when he has 60 to 70 new members who were elected in 2025 and who could get up and talk about this as well? I would like to know why he is always doing all of the talking and does not let other people do it. He is the king of filibustering.”

Statement grade

39 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Positioning 59%Aside 24%Claims 17%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 10 wordsit is not the first time Conservatives have felt uneasy.Positioning Aside · 59 wordsOne often gets the sense that they do not want me to speak.Unearned certainty In fact, the other day, we might recall, one of my colleagues wanted to ask for unanimous consent to share time with me and was initially told no because of a violent reaction from the Conservatives.¹Partly on point I am not that bad a guy, really and truly.Aside Positioning · 35 wordsWhen I stand up to speak, I speak the truth.Unearned certainty I like to hold the opposition accountable. There is some responsibility for the opposition to be accountable. Trust me, there is a huge gap there.PositioningOff pointUnearned certainty Claims · 42 wordsI take the duty of being the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader very seriously. I try to get the legislative agenda pushed forward.Partly on point I try to ensure that the members opposite are held accountable for the comments that they make. Positioning · 98 wordsI like to think that there is, maybe, a bit of continuity. I do not mean to offend the member opposite for being a strong advocate for the people I represent. I can assure her that, at the end of the day, this is a government in which every Liberal member of Parliament plays a vital role, whether it is on the floor of the House of Commons, in our standing committees, in our national caucus or in the communities that they represent. I am but one of 170-plus.² I try to do the best job I can.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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 · 15

13 of 31 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 the first time Conservatives have felt uneasy.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “One often gets the sense that they do not want me to speak.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “In fact, the other day, we might recall, one of my colleagues wanted to ask for unanimous consent to share time with me and was initially told no because of a violent reaction from the Conservatives.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I am not that bad a guy, really and truly.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “When I stand up to speak, I speak the truth.”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 “I like to hold the opposition accountable.”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 “There is some responsibility for the opposition to be accountable.”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 “Trust me, there is a huge gap there.”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 “I like to think that there is, maybe, a bit of continuity.”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 “I do not mean to offend the member opposite for being a strong advocate for the people I represent.”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 “I can assure her that, at the end of the day, this is a government in which every Liberal member of Parliament plays a vital role, whether it is on the floor of the House of Commons, in our standing committees, in our national caucus or in the communities that they represent.”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 “I am but one of 170-plus.”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 “I try to do the best job I can.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 9

15 of 31 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 “it is not the first time Conservatives have felt uneasy.”About Conservatives’ discomfort as a jab, not a reason for his speaking time.
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 “One often gets the sense that they do not want me to speak.”About Conservatives not wanting him to speak, but gives no answer to why he does the talking.
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 “In fact, the other day, we might recall, one of my colleagues wanted to ask for unanimous consent to share time with me and was initially told no because of a violent reaction from the Conservatives.”An anecdote about Conservatives blocking his speaking time, not a reply to the question put.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “When I stand up to speak, I speak the truth.”Self-praise about speaking the truth, not about his speaking time or the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I like to hold the opposition accountable.”About holding the opposition accountable, not the speaking-time point put.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “There is some responsibility for the opposition to be accountable.”A demand that the opposition be accountable, not an answer to the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Trust me, there is a huge gap there.”A jab about a gap in opposition accountability, not the subject raised.
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 “I take the duty of being the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader very seriously.”About his personal seriousness in his House leader role, not the point or the motion’s terms.
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 “I try to get the legislative agenda pushed forward.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I try to ensure that the members opposite are held accountable for the comments that they make.”About holding members accountable for comments, not the speaking-time point or the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I like to think that there is, maybe, a bit of continuity.”Self-description about continuity, not the point raised.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I do not mean to offend the member opposite for being a strong advocate for the people I represent.”An aside about not offending the member, not the subject put.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I can assure her that, at the end of the day, this is a government in which every Liberal member of Parliament plays a vital role, whether it is on the floor of the House of Commons, in our standing committees, in our national caucus or in the communities that they represent.”Praise of every Liberal MP’s role, not the question about his speaking time or the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I am but one of 170-plus.”About his place among 170 members, not the point or the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I try to do the best job I can.”Self-praise about doing his best, not the subject raised.

Respect · 100

0 of 31 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 · 85

3 of 31 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “One often gets the sense”Attributes a feeling to unspecified others without any source or evidence.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “I speak the truth”Asserts truthfulness as a formula in place of any substantiation.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Trust me”Substitutes personal assurance for evidence of the claimed gap.

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“one of my colleagues wanted to ask for unanimous consent to share time with me and was initially told no”In the House of Commons, shortly before June 15, 2026, a Liberal member sought unanimous consent to share speaking time with Kevin Lamoureux and was initially refused amid Conservative objection.search
2“I am but one of 170-plus”The Liberal Party held more than 170 seats in the House of Commons as of June 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20