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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-22

129 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Mario Beaulieu (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, what really bothers me about this issue is that our Liberal friends say one thing but do the opposite. The Prime Minister has said he wants to defend French in the negotiations with the United States, yet he is spending $120 million a year from the official languages budget for Quebec to support English in Quebec, when it is French that is under threat. The CRTC wanted to require U.S. digital platforms to pay a levy. Instead of enforcing this, however, the Prime Minister is making grand speeches in Europe. Europe requires digital platforms to pay a levy, but here, we just kowtow to them. To support Quebec culture, the culture of the only French-speaking nation in North America, the government will use tax dollars rather than ask U.S. digital platforms to pay their fair share. What does my colleague think about that?”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 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.

Positioning 50%Claims 19%Promise 32%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 54 wordsI would say to my colleague across the way that every member of the Liberal caucus values the uniqueness and the distinct nature of the province of Quebec and how the arts and cultural community makes Quebec the wonderful province it is.Partly on point As a nationalist, I am very proud of the province of Quebec.Positioning Claims · 24 wordsI made reference to how it as a province helps identify us as one of the greatest nations in the world to call home.Off pointVague promise Promise · 41 wordsI also believe that through federal co-operation and collaboration, not only with the Province of Quebec but also with other jurisdictions in Canada, we can do an even better job of not only protecting our French language but also expanding it.Partly on point Positioning · 10 wordsIt is something all of us should be proud of.PositioningOff point

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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 · 45

3 of 9 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I would say to my colleague across the way that every member of the Liberal caucus values the uniqueness and the distinct nature of the province of Quebec and how the arts and cultural community makes Quebec the wonderful province it is.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “As a nationalist, I am very proud of the province of Quebec.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is something all of us should be proud of.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 29

5 of 9 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 would say to my colleague across the way that every member of the Liberal caucus values the uniqueness and the distinct nature of the province of Quebec and how the arts and cultural community makes Quebec the wonderful province it is.”It states that the government values the uniqueness of Quebec’s arts but does not address the specific criticisms regarding tax spending or the digital tax.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “As a nationalist, I am very proud of the province of Quebec.”The clause is a statement of personal belief regarding pride in the province of Quebec.
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 made reference to how it as a province helps identify us as one of the greatest nations in the world to call home.”It is a general statement about Quebec’s role in national identity rather than the subject of the question.
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 also believe that through federal co-operation and collaboration, not only with the Province of Quebec but also with other jurisdictions in Canada, we can do an even better job of not only protecting our French language but also expanding it.”It proposes working toward protecting French language but does not respond to the specific fiscal or regulatory measures raised by the question.
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 something all of us should be proud of.”The clause is a general call for shared pride.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 76

1 of 9 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 “I made reference to how it as a province helps identify us as one of the greatest nations in the world to call home.”The statement commits to improving language protection and expansion without detailing specific measures, deadlines, or success criteria.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-24