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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

129 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Jeremy Patzer (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I do not even know what to begin to say about the member’s speech, but let us just look at some basic numbers here. The Government of Canada’s own data shows that, in 2020, it had $284 billion in tax revenue. In 2025, it was $417 billion in tax revenue. The government’s favourite line is to say that it is spending less so that it can invest more. However, $130 billion more in tax revenue is coming into the government than it did in 2020, yet Canadians are wondering what on earth they got for the $130 billion, plus the extra debt that is tacked on top of that.”

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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Claims 88%Reasoning 12%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 113 wordsthe entirety of my speech, with the exception of the reference to Stephen Harper, was about the time since the last federal election.¹ Canadians elected a new Prime Minister and a new government.² If we were to take a look at the expenditures, I would tell the member to look specifically at the Canadian Forces, because in the Canadian Forces, for the first time in generations, we have actually hit 2% of the GDP.³ This is something that has been called for, for years. Stephen Harper dreamed of it, and even the previous administration with Justin Trudeau hoped to achieve it.⁴ The Prime Minister actually achieved it within six months of being elected.⁵ Reasoning · 16 wordsI believe that it is a good expense to support members of CAF and our sovereignty.

At a glance

AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Claims · 5

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1“the entirety of my speech, with the exception of the reference to Stephen Harper, was about the time since the last federal election.”The speaker stated that his speech, excluding references to Stephen Harper, focused on the period since the last federal election.search
2“Canadians elected a new Prime Minister and a new government.”During the last federal election, Canadians elected a new Prime Minister and a new government.search
3“for the first time in generations, we have actually hit 2% of the GDP.”The Canadian Forces spending reached 2% of the GDP for the first time in generations.search
4“even the previous administration with Justin Trudeau hoped to achieve it.”The previous administration with Justin Trudeau hoped to achieve the goal of reaching 2% of GDP spending for the Canadian Forces.search
5“The Prime Minister actually achieved it within six months of being elected.”The Prime Minister achieved the 2% of GDP spending target for the Canadian Forces within six months of being elected.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29