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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Housing 2026-04-28

88 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Danielle Martin (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to be here on behalf of the people of University—Rosedale, who are feeling the effects of the changes in our housing market as supply expands and rents come down, but that progress matters— An hon. member: Oh, oh! Mr. Speaker, the second time is the charm. Housing is expanding, and rents are coming down, but there is more we need to do on social and supportive housing. Will the Minister of Housing tell us more about what Build Canada Homes is going to do to expand access to social and supportive housing for Canadians?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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

Thanks 7%Claims 86%Promise 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 6 wordsI congratulate the member for University—Rosedale.Thanks Claims · 76 wordsYes, we are very happy to see housing starts up 10% year to year and to see construction activity above the 10-year average, ¹²as well as seeing average rents come down for 18 consecutive months.³ We are seeing movement in the right direction. There is a lot more work to do.Partly on point Build Canada Homes is delivering on more social, supportive and community housing, working with non-profits, co-ops and builders across the country. We are seeing progress, Promise · 6 wordsand we are just getting started.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 91

1 of 8 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I congratulate the member for University—Rosedale.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 57

6 of 8 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 question asked.

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 “Yes, we are very happy to see housing starts up 10% year to year and to see construction activity above the 10-year average,”Reports overall housing starts and construction figures, not what Build Canada Homes will do on social and supportive housing.
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 “as well as seeing average rents come down for 18 consecutive months.”Cites falling rents in the general market, not the social and supportive housing question.
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 “We are seeing movement in the right direction.”A general comment on market progress, not an answer on social and supportive housing.
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 a lot more work to do.”Acknowledges more work is needed but does not say what Build Canada Homes will do.
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 “We are seeing progress,”A general remark on progress, not on the social and supportive housing measures asked about.
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 “and we are just getting started.”A closing remark about future efforts generally, without addressing the social and supportive housing question.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 90

1 of 8 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are just getting started”Signals continuing future effort with no actor, measure, date or success condition attached.

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“housing starts up 10% year to year”Housing starts in Canada are up 10% year over year as of April 2026.search
2“construction activity above the 10-year average”Construction activity in Canada is above its 10-year average as of April 2026.search
3“average rents come down for 18 consecutive months”Average rents in Canada have declined for 18 consecutive months as of April 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20