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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-09-22

176 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Tamara Kronis (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, my colleague seems to have lost his way in the last answer, but I am grateful for the fact that he acknowledged the collaboration that has been taking place among the parties in order to provide relief to Canadians. My colleague from Mirabel noted that the price pressures here are not short-term and yet the relief is short-term. I wonder if the member can explain why this relief is short-term and why we are not taking the longer-term actions that would bring stability to things like food costs by extending this indefinitely.”

Statement grade

B–

73 / 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 7%Claims 60%Reasoning 28%Promise 5%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 12 wordsI thank the member for that question because she is quite right.Thanks Claims · 14 wordsThere has been a great deal of collaboration with respect to this particular bill. Reasoning · 49 wordsThat is one of the reasons it will ultimately pass through the House in a very timely fashion. As I indicated earlier, hopefully we will get a sense from the Senate that it will pass in an equally timely fashion because of the will of the House of Commons. Claims · 29 wordsIt is also important to recognize that the government, in particular with the Prime Minister’s leadership, has recognized the issue of affordability and how important it is to Canadians. Promise · 9 wordsWe will continue to follow that file very closely.Vague promise Claims · 63 wordsIt is important to note that this legislation will extend the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, at the full 10¢ a litre and then reduce it.¹² I am talking about the consumer gas that most of our constituents use. Then it will be extended for another couple of months at 50%, ³or five cents a litre.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 · 90

1 of 11 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 thank the member for that question because she is quite right.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 43

9 of 11 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 “There has been a great deal of collaboration with respect to this particular bill.”About collaboration on the bill’s passage, not why the relief is short-term or not made indefinite.
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 “That is one of the reasons it will ultimately pass through the House in a very timely fashion.”About the bill’s expected passage timing, not the reasons for the relief’s limited duration.
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 I indicated earlier, hopefully we will get a sense from the Senate that it will pass in an equally timely fashion because of the will of the House of Commons.”About hopes for the Senate’s timing, not why the relief ends in 2027 rather than being extended.
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 also important to recognize that the government, in particular with the Prime Minister’s leadership, has recognized the issue of affordability and how important it is to Canadians.”A general statement that the government recognizes affordability, not an explanation of the relief’s short duration.
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 will continue to follow that file very closely.”A promise to follow the file, not an answer on extending the relief indefinitely.
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 important to note that this legislation will extend the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, at the full 10¢ a litre and then reduce it.”Describes the bill’s terms for the fuel excise tax but gives no reason why the relief is not longer.
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 talking about the consumer gas that most of our constituents use.”A clarification about which fuel is meant, not an answer on the duration of the relief.
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 “Then it will be extended for another couple of months at 50%,”Restates the bill’s 50% rate period without explaining why the relief stops there.
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 “or five cents a litre.”A per-litre figure restating the reduced rate, not a reason for the relief’s end date.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 · 92

1 of 11 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 “We will continue to follow that file very closely”A commitment with no actor beyond ‘we’, no date, measure or success condition.

Claims · 3

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“extend the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027”Bill C-38 extends the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027.search
2“at the full 10¢ a litre”The full federal fuel excise tax rate on consumer gasoline is 10 cents a litre.search
3“extended for another couple of months at 50%”Bill C-38 sets the federal fuel excise tax at 50% of regular rates for the period from February 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20