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Andrew Lawton

Conservative on Concurrence in Committee Reports 2026-10-27

170 words · 12 sentences · 13 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I will say at the outset, I am somewhat concerned about the manner in which the Conservative right today is trying to blame immigrants for problems. Back in 2012, unemployment amongst youth was over 14%. In 2025, it was under 14%. I do not recall, back in 2012, the opposition criticizing Stephen Harper, saying that immigrants were to blame. I am wondering if the member was in opposition back then. There were immigrants doing jobs and there were ample examples of youth trying to find jobs. Would the member have been so enthusiastic in trying to paint a negative image of immigrants? Let us think of the harm that is being caused, in terms of racial tension in our communities. It seems to me that we need to be fair in our explanation to the young people of Canada and also be fair to immigrants in terms of explaining the situation.”

Statement grade

A–

Average 88 / 100

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

Positioning 30%Claims 61%Reasoning 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 8 wordsthe disingenuousness of that member is actually disgusting.Insult Claims · 15 wordsI was very clear in my comments that this is not the fault of immigrants. Reasoning · 16 wordsI do not blame anyone for wanting to enjoy and embrace the bounty of this country. Claims · 14 wordsIt is the Liberal government that sets the numbers.¹ This is a mathematical problem. Positioning · 34 wordsI get that the Liberals, with their record, are not particularly good at math, but that member should be ashamed of himself for trying to make this about race when it is about opportunity.Positioning Claims · 74 wordsIn fact, immigrants to this country who have done everything right are just as put out by this Liberal government’s record.² They too are displaced. They too are facing the same issues in the job market that every single person is. This is not at all about immigrants. This is about the government that has allowed the TFW program to balloon into something where, by the way, even it acknowledges there was a problem.³ Positioning · 9 wordsI have no idea where this is coming from.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Personal attackThis statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “the disingenuousness of that member is actually disgusting”.
AnsweredOf this reply, 95% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

3 of 5 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 “I get that the Liberals, with their record, are not particularly good at math,”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 that member should be ashamed of himself for trying to make this about race when it is about opportunity.”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 “I have no idea where this is coming from.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 92

1 of 5 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.

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 have no idea where this is coming from.”The speaker expresses confusion without addressing the specific policy or statistical questions asked.

Respect · 93

1 of 5 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 “the disingenuousness of that member is actually disgusting”It brands the member himself as insincere and disgusting rather than addressing anything he said.

Clarity · 100

0 of 5 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 · 3

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“It is the Liberal government that sets the numbers.”The Liberal government is responsible for setting the economic numbers.search
2“immigrants to this country who have done everything right are just as put out by this Liberal government’s record.”Immigrants in Canada who meet all requirements are dissatisfied with the Liberal government’s official record.search
3“the government that has allowed the TFW program to balloon into something where, by the way, even it acknowledges there was a problem.”The government that allowed the Temporary Foreign Worker program to expand has acknowledged that there was a problem with the program.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29