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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-22

176 words · 9 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Andréanne Larouche (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague opposite boasts about helping culture by helping Radio-Canada, among others. We have nothing against Radio-Canada. The issue is that, too often, the government’s support completely ignores local and community media, which are part of Quebec’s cultural and media ecosystems. Not enough is set aside for them. However, they are among the first to pay the price for this injustice. On top of not paying their share, the web giants are also collecting all the advertising revenue, which is hurting local media on the ground. On top of that, there is a double loss. Since there are fewer local media outlets, who is going to talk about culture, about what is happening at home, in Granby, if not the local media? Who is going to talk about what is happening in the Gaspé and Abitibi? Local media plays an essential and important role, but it is being completely ignored by the government.”

Statement grade

D+

52 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 85%Reasoning 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 150 wordsI think it is really important for us to recognize that Radio-Canada is an absolutely critical institution in dealing with Canadian sovereignty, and there is so much more than just Radio-Canada.Partly on point There are 44 members of Parliament from the province of Quebec, ¹and I can assure the member opposite that they are a vocal bunch. They understand how important this is. There are many wonderful things that have come out of Quebec and contributed to the arts throughout the world, not just in Canada. One of my favourite examples is Céline Dion, but there are so many others, such as the late Leonard Cohen, who gave us beautiful music. All sorts of things have come from the province.Off point Supporting our community newspapers is also very important. Our rural caucus members, in particular those from Quebec, constantly raise the importance of our rural newspapers and making sure we have news agencies. Reasoning · 26 wordsThat is one of the reasons I highlighted Radio-Canada as an important institution that supports good news and so many other things, such as community activities.Partly on point

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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 · 100

0 of 12 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 22

12 of 12 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 think it is really important for us to recognize that Radio-Canada is an absolutely critical institution in dealing with Canadian sovereignty,”Praises Radio-Canada, which the questioner already conceded, and does not address the local and community media point.
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 “and there is so much more than just Radio-Canada.”A general remark about institutions beyond Radio-Canada that does not address the local media concern.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “There are 44 members of Parliament from the province of Quebec,”About the number of Quebec MPs, not the support for local and community media.
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 I can assure the member opposite that they are a vocal bunch.”About how vocal Quebec MPs are, not the local media concern raised.
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 understand how important this is.”About Quebec MPs’ awareness, not the question’s subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “There are many wonderful things that have come out of Quebec and contributed to the arts throughout the world, not just in Canada.”About Quebec’s artistic contributions to the world, not support for local media.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “One of my favourite examples is Céline Dion,”About Céline Dion as an example of Quebec culture, not the question’s subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but there are so many others, such as the late Leonard Cohen, who gave us beautiful music.”About Leonard Cohen and Quebec’s artists, not the support asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “All sorts of things have come from the province.”A general remark about things from Quebec, not the local media 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 “Supporting our community newspapers is also very important.”On the question’s subject of community newspapers but offers no answer to the support shortfall raised.
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 “Our rural caucus members, in particular those from Quebec, constantly raise the importance of our rural newspapers and making sure we have news agencies.”On the question’s subject of rural news outlets but does not answer the concern about ignored local media.
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 I highlighted Radio-Canada as an important institution that supports good news and so many other things, such as community activities.”Returns to Radio-Canada and community activities without answering what was asked about local media support.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 12 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 · 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“There are 44 members of Parliament from the province of Quebec”There are 44 members of Parliament from Quebec in the current House of Commons.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24