Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Weights and Measures Act 2026-10-23

156 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

61 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 31%Claims 15%Positioning 22%Procedure 16%The ask 16%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 29 wordsI truly appreciate many of the comments the member has put on the record, recognizing just how important weights and measurements are in everyday society, through legislation and regulation.Thanks Claims · 24 wordsDifferent levels of government, either directly or indirectly, get engaged, from consumers purchasing gas to truckers crossing the border with different types of product. Positioning · 11 wordsIt is actually a very important area for dialogue and discussion.Positioning Thanks · 19 wordsI am grateful that the Senate has done a great deal of homework to try to make it all-inclusive.Thanks Procedure · 17 wordsThe House will sit for about 34 days this fall, ¹and we have a heavy legislative agenda.Procedure Positioning · 7 wordsThis is an important piece of legislation.Positioning Procedure · 8 wordsDebate is, I think, now on day two.²Procedure Positioning · 16 wordsPart of having the debate is also ensuring that a healthy discussion takes place at committee.Positioning The ask · 25 wordsI am wondering if the member could provide his thoughts in regard to trying to advance the legislation so it does get royal assent eventually.

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 31

8 of 8 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 truly appreciate many of the comments the member has put on the record, recognizing just how important weights and measurements are in everyday society, through legislation and regulation.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is actually a very important area for dialogue and discussion.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I am grateful that the Senate has done a great deal of homework to try to make it all-inclusive.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The House will sit for about 34 days this fall,”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 we have a heavy legislative agenda.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This is an important piece of legislation.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Debate is, I think, now on day two.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Part of having the debate is also ensuring that a healthy discussion takes place at committee.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 8 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 bill under debate.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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 · 2

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“The House will sit for about 34 days this fall”The House of Commons is scheduled to sit for about 34 days in the fall of 2026.search
2“Debate is, I think, now on day two”Debate on Bill S-3 in the House of Commons was on its second day as of October 23, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24