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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-10-26

146 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Jacob Mantle (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I am not really debating the member on the potential benefits of having a space industry. That is not really the question. The question goes to the heart of what he suggests is the potential opportunity, because that opportunity, or at least a large portion of that opportunity, will not exist unless we complete this technology safeguards agreement. I would invite him to ask Magellan whether it does anything that does not include U.S. technology. I would hazard to say that it does use U.S. technology, and it cannot be launched by rocketry in Canada if it uses U.S. technology. To access the opportunity, we need to complete this agreement. The reality is that many U.S. companies are further advanced than Canada when it comes to this. That is why a lot of rockets and things are being launched from the U.S. rather than Canada. If we want to do it ourselves, we have to build that expertise and knowledge here in Canada. If the member does not know the answer, could he commit to coming back with an answer, or could he give us an update today? When will we see this agreement completed?”

Statement grade

30 / 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.

Procedure 38%The ask 8%Positioning 53%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 56 wordsthat is a question the member might want to pose during question period. This is a follow-up to questions that are posed in question period for additional details. If the member is unable to get the answer, he can come back to me and I would be happy to see what I can do for him.ProcedureVague promise The ask · 12 wordsHowever, I want to sincerely invite the member to Magellan in Winnipeg.¹ Positioning · 78 wordsI think he might be surprised by the degree to which we have the technology already in Canada. In fact, I would argue that there are certain space element projects that the United States comes to Canada for. It is not just the United States. We have a labour force that not only can sustain itself on space development, but can grow that industry, and part of growing that industry is looking at having the ability to launch.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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 · 8

9 of 17 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 “that is a question the member might want to pose during question period.”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 “This is a follow-up to questions that are posed in question period for additional details.”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 “If the member is unable to get the answer, he can come back to me and I would be happy to see what I can do for him.”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 “I think he might be surprised by the degree to which we have the technology already in Canada.”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 “In fact, I would argue that there are certain space element projects that the United States comes to Canada for.”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 not just the United States.”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 “We have a labour force that not only can sustain itself on space development,”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 “but can grow that industry,”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 “and part of growing that industry is looking at having the ability to launch.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

7 of 17 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 question on notice.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “However, I want to sincerely invite the member to Magellan in Winnipeg.”The speaker invites a meeting with a specific company instead of addressing the agreement’s timeline.
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 think he might be surprised by the degree to which we have the technology already in Canada.”The speaker comments on existing Canadian technology rather than providing an update on the TSA agreement.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “In fact, I would argue that there are certain space element projects that the United States comes to Canada for.”The speaker mentions that some international projects use Canadian space element projects but does not confirm or deny the status of the U.S.-Canada agreement.
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 not just the United States.”The speaker broadens the scope of international partnerships without addressing the TSA agreement.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We have a labour force that not only can sustain itself on space development,”The speaker discusses the capacity of Canada’s labor force but does not mention the status of the TSA agreement.
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 can grow that industry,”The speaker refers to the growth of the industry generally without providing an update on the agreement.
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 part of growing that industry is looking at having the ability to launch.”The speaker relates the ability to launch to industry growth but offers no details on the current status of the required safeguards agreement.

Respect · 100

0 of 17 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

1 of 17 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 would be happy to see what I can do for him”The speaker commits to taking action without providing a specific plan, deadline, or measure.

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“I want to sincerely invite the member to Magellan in Winnipeg”Magellan, a company that manufactures satellites, is located in Winnipeg.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28