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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act 2026-09-21

88 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Billy Morin (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, there are already accountability measures and mechanisms within this House. The Auditor General, for example, puts out multiple reports. In 2021, there was a report on the shortcomings and missed promises when it came to water legislation. Only years later, on something so fundamental to human life, as everybody needs water, are the Liberals acting on legislation they promised a long time ago. They are still fighting in courts on this issue too. What would be different with a new commissioner’s office in comparison to how the Liberals have failed to live up to reports the Auditor General cites against the government?”

Statement grade

76 / 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.

Claims 69%Reasoning 24%Procedure 7%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 26 wordsBill C-10 recognizes the value that modern treaties play in Canadian society. It would enable a better, stronger relationship between the federal government and indigenous people.Vague promise Reasoning · 21 wordsHaving a commissioner that reports back to the House on where the government needs to improve would be a positive thing. Claims · 14 wordsI am not alone, as many indigenous leaders have actually been advocating for that.¹Partly on point Procedure · 6 wordsI could be wrong on this, ProcedureClaims · 21 wordsbut I understand that even with modern treaties that were brought into place, the topic of having a commissioner was discussed.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 · 91

1 of 8 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I could be wrong on this,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

6 of 8 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.

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 “Bill C-10 recognizes the value that modern treaties play in Canadian society.”Speaks to the bill’s recognition of modern treaties, not to how a new commissioner would differ from the Auditor General’s existing reports.
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 would enable a better, stronger relationship between the federal government and indigenous people.”Describes the bill’s expected effect on federal-indigenous relations, without addressing the comparison to existing accountability mechanisms.
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 “Having a commissioner that reports back to the House on where the government needs to improve would be a positive thing.”Argues the commissioner would be positive but does not say how it would differ from the Auditor General’s role or answer the question’s comparison.
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 am not alone,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “as many indigenous leaders have actually been advocating for that.”Cites indigenous leaders’ advocacy for the bill, not the difference from existing accountability measures.
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 “but I understand that even with modern treaties that were brought into place, the topic of having a commissioner was discussed.”Comments on the history of discussing a commissioner, not on how the new office would differ from the Auditor General’s reports.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 79

1 of 8 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 “would enable a better, stronger relationship”The clause asserts the bill’s effect with no measure, date, or success condition, so nothing can be checked later.

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“many indigenous leaders have actually been advocating for that”Many indigenous leaders have advocated for a commissioner for modern treaty implementation.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20