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Kevin Lamoureux

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

133 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Michael Coteau (Liberal). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, the member did mention just fighting hate, and he mentioned anti-hate legislation. A proposed change came through the Senate to include the noose as a hate symbol, which the Conservatives have voted against. Can you tell the House why it is important for us to put in place hate legislation and, more specifically, to fight against these hate symbols here in Canada?”

Statement grade

30 / 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.

Thanks 5%Procedure 14%Claims 52%Reasoning 18%Positioning 5%Promise 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 6 wordsI really do appreciate the question.Thanks Procedure · 18 wordsI think it is best answered by recounting what one of our senators said in addressing the bill.Procedure Claims · 41 wordsShe talked about having a wonderful dinner at home and then going for a walk, during which she was harassed by some people in a truck who were saying some fairly harsh things. They actually had a noose in the truck.¹ Reasoning · 24 wordsIn order to really appreciate the hatred that, unfortunately, is still out there, we have to understand the impact of something of that nature. Claims · 16 wordsI do not deny the fact that the noose sends all sorts of strong, negative messages. Positioning · 6 wordsIt hurts people to the core.Positioning Promise · 10 wordsIt is time that we actually do something about it, Claims · 12 wordsand Bill C-9 addresses that particular issue and a whole lot more.²Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

3 of 10 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 do 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 “I think it is best answered by recounting what one of our senators said in addressing the bill.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It hurts people to the core.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

7 of 10 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 motion 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 “She talked about having a wonderful dinner at home and then going for a walk, during which she was harassed by some people in a truck who were saying some fairly harsh things.”Recounts a senator’s personal experience of harassment, unrelated to the motion or Bill C-22.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They actually had a noose in the truck.”Describes a noose in the anecdote, not the lawful access motion before the House.
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 order to really appreciate the hatred that, unfortunately, is still out there, we have to understand the impact of something of that nature.”Speaks to understanding hatred generally, not to the motion or Bill C-22.
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 deny the fact that the noose sends all sorts of strong, negative messages.”Comments on the message a noose sends, unrelated to the motion 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 “It hurts people to the core.”Speaks about the harm of hate symbols, not the motion or Bill C-22.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is time that we actually do something about it,”Calls for action on hate symbols, a subject outside the motion or Bill C-22.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and Bill C-9 addresses that particular issue and a whole lot more.”Points to Bill C-9 on hate symbols, not the motion or Bill C-22 under debate.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 10 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 · 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“They actually had a noose in the truck”A senator recounted being harassed by people in a truck who had a noose in it.search
2“Bill C-9 addresses that particular issue”Bill C-9 addresses the noose as a hate symbol.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20