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Jennifer McKelvie

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-04-30

168 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Elizabeth May (Green)

“Madam Speaker, I am so sorry. That was my first interaction with the newly elected member for Ajax. I congratulate her on her appointment as the parliamentary secretary. My question in question period, and again tonight, was very specific. There is an opportunity that may disappear, specific to British Columbia and specific to projects that are ready to go. It is an opportunity for the federal government to pick up on a bespoke program, limited in time and designed to capture those projects in B.C. that are ready to roll but may fall through the cracks. While I support the national vision that the hon. parliamentary secretary just described, it does not speak at all, I am sad to say, to the issue I raised at the end of February: the opportunity that is here right now to get non-profit housing built really fast by picking up on the opportunities of ready-to-roll projects that may fall through the cracks before the federal government gets around to trying to rescue them.”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Claims 100%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 168 wordsthe Build Canada Homes portal is open and we are encouraging all applicants with shovel-ready projects to submit and to apply.¹ We are looking for projects from coast to coast to coast, including in British Columbia. The Government of Canada is taking a bold new approach and making unprecedented investments in order to increase housing supply across Canada.Vague promise This includes both affordable housing and supportive housing. Through Build Canada Homes and the build communities strong fund, along with other innovative initiatives, we are making progress on key housing and infrastructure projects.Vague promise The federal government is working in partnership with provinces, territories and municipalities, as well as indigenous partners, to remove local barriers that would slow new supply. This includes leveraging infrastructure investments to reduce development charges. We are making it faster and easier for builders to get projects off the ground, including in British Columbia.Vague promise Together with other levels of government and our partners across the housing sector, we are building homes, creating jobs and growing our economy.Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 11 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 · 53

8 of 11 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 comment put to the member, and the question on notice.

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 “The Government of Canada is taking a bold new approach and making unprecedented investments in order to increase housing supply across Canada.”About general national housing investment, not the requested bespoke program for B.C. projects.
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 “This includes both affordable housing and supportive housing.”About the kinds of housing funded nationally, not the specific B.C. ask.
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 “Through Build Canada Homes and the build communities strong fund, along with other innovative initiatives, we are making progress on key housing and infrastructure projects.”Lists general programs and progress, not a response to the call for a targeted B.C. fund.
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 “The federal government is working in partnership with provinces, territories and municipalities,”About partnership with governments generally, not the specific program requested.
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 indigenous partners, to remove local barriers that would slow new supply.”About removing barriers with partners, not the requested funding for B.C. projects.
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 “This includes leveraging infrastructure investments to reduce development charges.”About development charges and infrastructure, not the bespoke program raised.
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 making it faster and easier for builders to get projects off the ground, including in British Columbia.”About making building faster generally, without addressing the specific funding gap raised.
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 “Together with other levels of government and our partners across the housing sector, we are building homes, creating jobs and growing our economy.”General economic benefits of homebuilding, not a response to the specific B.C. proposal.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 · 53

3 of 11 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 “taking a bold new approach and making unprecedented investments in order to increase housing supply”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond the characterisation of the investments.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are making progress on key housing and infrastructure projects”No specific project, measure or benchmark of progress is named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are making it faster and easier for builders to get projects off the ground”The action is asserted without any named measure, date or way to verify it.

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“the Build Canada Homes portal is open”The Build Canada Homes application portal is open and accepting applications for shovel-ready housing projects.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20