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Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-05

74 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague on his speech. I know he recently celebrated his first year as an MP, and I imagine he has not yet had the opportunity to work closely on specific projects with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, or CMHC. I have been an MP for several years now, and I can say that CMHC was a fairly important body for vetting business plans, as well as for ensuring that social housing meets various standards, particularly energy efficiency standards, and that our new housing meets the highest construction standards in terms of both sustainability and development. I would like my colleague to clarify this for me, because I do not really understand. Essentially, Build Canada Homes is taking the place of CMHC. Will the CMHC’s expertise be transferred to Build Canada Homes?”

Statement grade

77 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 100%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 74 wordsthe advantage I have is that I served at the local government level before being elected to the federal Parliament.¹ I saw how local authorities went to great lengths to push funding projects through, because dealing with CMHC involved a lot of red tape. Build Canada Homes brings everything together in one place. People submit an application and all the answers are in one place.² It is flexible, efficient and it meets our needs.Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 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 · 47

6 of 6 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 advantage I have is that I served at the local government level before being elected to the federal Parliament.”About the member’s own background, touching the housing subject only as credentials.
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 saw how local authorities went to great lengths to push funding projects through,”About local authorities seeking funding, not whether CMHC’s expertise will transfer.
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 “because dealing with CMHC involved a lot of red tape.”About CMHC’s red tape, staying on the CMHC subject without addressing the transfer of expertise.
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 “Build Canada Homes brings everything together in one place.”About Build Canada Homes consolidating functions, not whether CMHC’s expertise moves to it.
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 “People submit an application and all the answers are in one place.”About a single application process, not the question of transferred CMHC expertise.
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 “It is flexible, efficient and it meets our needs.”General praise of the new body’s qualities, without addressing the transfer of CMHC’s expertise.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 2

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“I served at the local government level before being elected to the federal Parliament.”Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba served at the local government level before being elected to the federal Parliament.search
2“People submit an application and all the answers are in one place.”Under Build Canada Homes, people submit an application and all the answers are in one place.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20