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Kevin Lamoureux

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

126 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, we have a Prime Minister who has plenty of time to have plenty of meetings in many places around the world. He is even meeting with the European Union soon, and he will try to sign trade agreements on things that are the responsibility of Quebec. They will be implemented in Quebec, yet the Premier of Quebec, who represents the Quebec government, is only invited to a cocktail party. If the Prime Minister has time for cocktails and if he has time for meetings, then why can he not find the time to come to the parliamentary committee and show some deference to the parliamentary system? I know he has ministers. I know he has people around him. Some people think he has a good team. That is an opinion, and it needs to be confirmed. Nonetheless, why is it that, in this time of crisis, in this time of great transformation, the Prime Minister is able to find 15% to cut from the public service, but is unable to find a mere 15% to cut from his daily schedule in order to free up time to appear before a parliamentary committee for just one hour and show the deference he is expected to show toward the parliamentary system?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Reasoning 32%Claims 68%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 15 wordsI think that members, at times, undervalue the important role that ministers of government play. Claims · 17 wordsWe have ministers who go to standing committees.¹ We have parliamentary secretaries who are at standing committees.² Reasoning · 6 wordsThere is an opportunity in opposition. Claims · 39 wordsI sit just two seats behind the Prime Minister.³Partly on point I constantly see members from the opposition go up to the Prime Minister prior to question period when he is here, whether it is Bloc members or other opposition members.⁴ An hon. member: When he is here. Hon. Kevin Lamoureux: Claims · 12 wordsMr. Speaker, I suspect everyone is absent from the House at times, Partly on pointReasoning · 9 wordsbut the point is that there is ample opportunity. Claims · 18 wordsI think members opposite should recognize that we do have a cabinet and we do have parliamentary secretaries, Reasoning · 10 wordsso there is ample opportunity to ensure there is accountability.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 85

3 of 3 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 “There is an opportunity in opposition.”A general remark about opposition opportunities, not the call for the Prime Minister to appear.
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 sit just two seats behind the Prime Minister.”About the speaker’s own seat in the House, not the committee appearance.
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 “Mr. Speaker, I suspect everyone is absent from the House at times,”A remark about everyone’s absences from the House, not the committee appearance.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 4

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 have ministers who go to standing committees.”Government ministers attend standing committees.search
2“We have parliamentary secretaries who are at standing committees.”Government parliamentary secretaries attend standing committees.search
3“I sit just two seats behind the Prime Minister.”Hon. Kevin Lamoureux sits two seats behind the Prime Minister in the House.search
4“I constantly see members from the opposition go up to the Prime Minister prior to question period when he is here, whether it is Bloc members or other opposition members.”Opposition members, including Bloc members, frequently meet with the Prime Minister before question period when he is in the House.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29