Analysis · Speech on a motion · beta

Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

114 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

60 / 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.

Positioning 56%Claims 30%Aside 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 14 wordsit is important to recognize that the Conservatives like to give a false impression.Positioning Claims · 16 wordsCanada does have financial capabilities, Unearned certaintyand we still get the AAA credit rating from credit agencies.¹ Aside · 16 wordsI see the member is closely following what I am saying. Hopefully, he is actually listening.Aside Claims · 18 wordsAt the end of the day, we have the financial resources to be able to invest in Canadians. Positioning · 50 wordsThe Conservative Party of Canada has made the decision to not invest in Canadians and to not see the value of growing Canada stronger and healthier for all to be able to participate. It has focused strictly on one issue, not recognizing that we do have a AAA credit rating.Positioning

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 · 30

5 of 6 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “it is important to recognize that the Conservatives like to give a false impression.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I see the member is closely following what I am saying.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Hopefully, he is actually listening.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The Conservative Party of Canada has made the decision to not invest in Canadians and to not see the value of growing Canada stronger and healthier for all to be able to participate.”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 has focused strictly on one issue, not recognizing that we do have a AAA credit rating.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 6 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 motion under debate.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 95

1 of 6 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Canada does have financial capabilities”The speaker asserts the nation’s financial capacity without providing supporting evidence or specific metrics.

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“we still get the AAA credit rating from credit agencies”Canada still holds a AAA credit rating from credit rating agencies.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29