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Pat Kelly

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

62 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I will go to the facts. Out of the G7, only Germany and Canada have the AAA credit rating. The difference between us and the Conservatives is that we understand and appreciate the value of investing in Canada, in Canadians, to build a stronger and healthier economy. Just moments ago, I was talking with members from CentrePort in Winnipeg. CentrePort is going to be one of the driving forces of Manitoba’s economy. By doing that, it will make a difference, with both private and public investment growing job opportunities. That is not unique to the northwest area of Winnipeg. It is happening in every region of Canada. Why does the Conservative Party oppose government and private sector investment?”

Statement grade

Average 60 / 100

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

Aside 19%Positioning 65%Claims 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 12 wordsI am not sure where the member was really heading to there.AsidePartly on point Positioning · 7 wordsI know he is impervious to shame.Off pointInsult Claims · 10 wordsThis member ran on a platform way back in 2015. Positioning · 33 wordsThe Liberals do not care that they do not keep their promises. The government that he speaks for breaches every fiscal anchor it lays down for itself, PositioningPartly on pointand this member does not care.Off pointMotive imputed

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
Personal attackThis statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “I know he is impervious to shame”.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 35

3 of 11 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I am not sure where the member was really heading to there.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The Liberals do not care that they do not keep their promises.”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 “The government that he speaks for breaches every fiscal anchor it lays down for itself,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 35

6 of 11 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 am not sure where the member was really heading to there.”A comment on where the question was going, not an answer to why the party opposes investment.
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 know he is impervious to shame.”A remark about the questioner’s character instead of the investment question asked.
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 “This member ran on a platform way back in 2015.”About the member’s 2015 campaign platform, setting up an attack rather than addressing the investment 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 “The Liberals do not care that they do not keep their promises.”About the Liberals’ keeping of promises, on the motion’s subject but not the question asked.
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 “The government that he speaks for breaches every fiscal anchor it lays down for itself,”About the government’s fiscal anchors, the motion’s subject, not the question on investment.
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 this member does not care.”An assertion about what the questioner cares about, not the investment question.

Respect · 71

2 of 11 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.

An insult aimed at a person.What the tags mean “I know he is impervious to shame”It ascribes a shameful lack of character to the individual member rather than judging anything he did or said.
Claiming to know a person’s bad motives.What the tags mean “this member does not care”It attributes a stated state of mind of indifference directly to the individual member as fact.

Clarity · 100

0 of 11 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 · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-29