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Brad Redekopp

Conservative on Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 2026-06-01

190 words · 9 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to John-Paul Danko (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, as a structural engineer, I spent a lot of time with the building code, so it was interesting to hear the member’s speech, which focused quite a bit on the building code across Canada, the national code. One of the issues in Canada is that we have individual building codes for each province. There is no standardized code, which really impacts our ability to standardize housing design and to scale modular housing. I would also remind the member that, as he knows full well, building codes are a minimum standard, so it is kind of interesting to be talking about reducing minimum standards even further. I want to talk about the need for increased energy efficiency in building codes. Yes, that does increase the initial purchase price, but then it has a far better life cycle cost for that house. The member spoke about a cost lens. I wonder if he also thinks that should include the life cycle cost when we include energy efficiency.”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Thanks 3%Reasoning 88%Claims 9%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 6 wordsthat is a great question, actually, ThanksReasoning · 82 wordsand there are two things in there I want to talk about. First of all, this is exactly my point. When there is a cost, for whatever reason, whether it is a climate issue or whatever it is, there should be a benefit. It should be easy to understand what the benefit is on a per house basis. This is exactly what I am asking for here. It would be helpful to have that information so we could actually make those decisions. Claims · 17 wordsThe other thing the member mentioned was the way that building codes are different across the country. Reasoning · 85 wordsI agree that it is not an ideal situation, but I would also suggest that it is like that because the building codes that are created are so difficult to work with, the provinces choose not to implement them, or they choose to cherry-pick certain things because they do not have the information. They do not have what they need to know, and that is why I think it is important to make sure that information is there, and then provinces can actually use it.Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 95

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 “that is a great question, actually,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 64

7 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 point put to the member, and the bill 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 “The other thing the member mentioned was the way that building codes are different across the country.”Takes up the point about differing provincial codes, not the life cycle cost 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 “I agree that it is not an ideal situation,”About provincial building codes, not whether the cost lens should include life cycle costs.
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 “but I would also suggest that it is like that because the building codes that are created are so difficult to work with, the provinces choose not to implement them,”About why provinces do not adopt national codes, not the cost 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 “or they choose to cherry-pick certain things because they do not have the information.”About provinces cherry-picking codes for lack of information, not the cost 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 “They do not have what they need to know,”About provinces lacking information, not the life cycle cost 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 “and that is why I think it is important to make sure that information is there,”About making code information available, not whether the cost lens should include life cycle costs.
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 then provinces can actually use it.”About provinces using code information, not the life cycle cost question asked.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20