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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-09-22

149 words · 9 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Cheryl Gallant (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the member opposite went on and on about socialized dentistry and Maoist food programs, but it used to be that Canadians could afford to pay for their own dentistry, and they could afford to buy groceries and feed their children what they wanted. The Liberals have not paid down any debt since 2015, when they were first elected, and that interest keeps on accumulating. It results in taxes, more taxes and unaffordability for Canadians. Why does the member opposite want Canadians to be dependent upon government for everything?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Procedure 26%Claims 74%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 39 wordslet me be very clear about the national food program, which the member was critical of by saying Canadians used to be able to afford to feed their children. It is a bit misleading, and let me explain why.Procedure Claims · 110 wordsBack in 1988, I was first elected to the Manitoba legislature.¹ The leader of the Liberal Party at that time was a wonderful lady by the name of Sharon Carstairs.² Sharon Carstairs often talked about children who were going to school in Manitoba on empty stomachs and said that we needed to ensure they were being fed in schools. It gives a false impression to say that this program is something that is only necessary today because of the issue of affordability. This is not necessarily true. It has been necessary for a long time. The Prime Minister has recognized that, and that is why we made the program permanent.³

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

4 of 4 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 “let me be very clear about the national food program,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “which the member was critical of by saying Canadians used to be able to afford to feed their children.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “It is a bit misleading,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and let me explain why.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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 · 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“Back in 1988, I was first elected to the Manitoba legislature”Kevin Lamoureux was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in 1988.search
2“The leader of the Liberal Party at that time was a wonderful lady by the name of Sharon Carstairs”Sharon Carstairs was leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party in 1988.search
3“we made the program permanent”The federal government made the national school food program permanent.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20