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Jagsharan Singh Mahal

Conservative on Concurrence in Committee Reports 2026-10-27

47 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the member across the way from Saskatchewan was talking about— Garnett Genuis: Alberta. Hon. Kevin Lamoureux: Mr. Speaker, I am sorry, it is Alberta. That Saskatchewan name in his riding kind of throws everyone off. I can say that the member was reflecting on the past. There is one thing I know for sure, because I was in the third-party position when Stephen Harper was here. I know the member opposite actually used to work very closely with Stephen Harper. The member will recall that they actually cut back on summer programs or summer work for young people, and it was somewhat sad. By the way, that was the same time when unemployment for youth was over 14%. I contrast that to today, or 2025, when it is under 14%. Does the member not agree that it was wrong for the government back—”

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Positioning 53%Claims 47%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 25 wordsit is really mind-boggling that, after 11 years of government, the member still has to go back to the Harper era or the Harper government.¹Positioning Claims · 22 wordsThat is because they do not have any concrete figures to rely upon for what they have done in their 11 years.Off point

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Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 45

1 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “it is really mind-boggling that, after 11 years of government, the member still has to go back to the Harper era or the Harper government.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

2 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “it is really mind-boggling that, after 11 years of government, the member still has to go back to the Harper era or the Harper government.”A retort about the questioner’s reliance on the Harper era, not a response to what was asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is because they do not have any concrete figures to rely upon for what they have done in their 11 years.”An attack on the questioner’s record in place of a response to the question.

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 · 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“after 11 years of government”The Liberal government had been in office for 11 years as of October 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29