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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑22 2026-06-17

132 words · 11 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I always listen carefully to my colleague from Winnipeg North, and I do not know why he feels the need to shout like that. When I have my earpiece in, I find it hard to hear the interpretation. I know he is a passionate person, but still, I struggle to sit through his entire speech. I disagree with him on some things. He can attack the Conservatives all he wants, but he forgot to mention that the Barreau du Québec, the Canadian Bar Association and civil society groups had many questions and concerns about part 2 of the bill. It is not just the Conservatives, but also many groups in society that were questioning Bill C-22. Also, filibustering is a parliamentary tool that can be used when it becomes clear that the party in power is unwilling to negotiate or co-operate. What does my colleague have to say to the Barreau du Québec and the Canadian Bar Association, which have called on the government to split Bill C-22 in two?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

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

Thanks 4%Anecdote 25%Claims 71%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsI appreciate the member’s comments.Thanks Anecdote · 33 wordsBack home, I am often told that when I am addressing groups, I speak loudly. I tend to speak loudly. That is my normal. I do not mean to cause issues by it.Anecdote Claims · 94 wordsI believe that there has been a great deal of collaboration between the minister’s office and different ministers. We have seen collaboration working with the many different stakeholders in many different communities.Unearned certainty The parliamentary secretary posed the question about support from the local police organizations in his own riding. People will find that this sort of consultation and reporting back takes place a great deal. Our Secretary of State for Combatting Crime came to Winnipeg and met with the police association.¹ A lot of consultation and collaboration went into the making of the legislation.Partly on point

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 65

5 of 12 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 member’s comments.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Back home, I am often told that when I am addressing groups, I speak loudly.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I tend to speak loudly.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “That is my normal.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I do not mean to cause issues by it.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

6 of 12 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 “I believe that there has been a great deal of collaboration between the minister’s office and different ministers.”About the government’s collaboration generally, not the bar associations’ concerns or the call to split the bill.
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 “We have seen collaboration working with the many different stakeholders in many different communities.”About consultation with stakeholders broadly, not the concerns raised about part 2 of the bill.
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 “The parliamentary secretary posed the question about support from the local police organizations in his own riding.”Recalls police support raised earlier in the debate, not the question asked about the bar associations.
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 “People will find that this sort of consultation and reporting back takes place a great deal.”About consultation and reporting back generally, not the concerns raised or the split proposal.
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 “Our Secretary of State for Combatting Crime came to Winnipeg and met with the police association.”Cites a minister’s meeting with a police association, not the bar associations’ concerns about the bill.
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 “A lot of consultation and collaboration went into the making of the legislation.”Asserts consultation went into the legislation, but does not address the concerns or the call to split the bill.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 81

1 of 12 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 “We have seen collaboration working”Asserts broad stakeholder collaboration as directly witnessed without naming any source or example.

Claims · 1

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1“Our Secretary of State for Combatting Crime came to Winnipeg and met with the police association”The Secretary of State for Combatting Crime came to Winnipeg and met with the police association.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20