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Kevin Lamoureux

60 words · 4 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Elizabeth May (Green)
“Madam Speaker, we are witnessing the restructuring of Canadian democracy by stealth. Reducing the role of Parliament, Bill C-5, Bill C-15, Bill C-30, Bill C-31 and Bill C-39, all operate to create new, unprecedented powers for the Prime Minister and cabinet, and at the same time, allow the government to set aside a wide swath of existing laws as it sees fit. Restructuring democracy in this way should be subject to full, transparent debate. Will we be given that opportunity?”
Statement grade
D+
54 / 100, held down by Relevance
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Positioning 68%Claims 32%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 25 wordsin a very collaborative fashion, we are working toward building that strong economy, Off pointVague promiseand that means bringing in the legislation, and not only government legislation.Positioning Claims · 19 wordsWe have also seen opposition legislation go through second reading, committee stage and third reading, 1and ultimately be approved.Partly on point Positioning · 16 wordsWorking collaboratively is the theme. Building a stronger, healthier Canada is what it is all about.PositioningOff point

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