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Connie Cody

Conservative on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-05

59 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Michael Barrett (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, I wonder if my colleague could share her thoughts on what it tells us that, for the last 11 years, we have had the same Liberal government but the housing situation has not improved. In fact it has worsened, and the evidence of that is clear in my community and the communities of all members of this place. Why is another housing bureaucracy not the answer to getting homes built and getting dignity for Canadians?”

Statement grade

77 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Reasoning 69%Claims 31%

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

Madam Speaker, Reasoning · 11 wordsit is true that we need to have greater dignity expectations. Claims · 18 wordsThe examples I raised of seniors and women who tried to leave dangerous situations are not isolated cases. Reasoning · 30 wordsThey are clear indicators of a system that is under serious strain. When housing supply is this tight, the people who feel it first are often the most vulnerable, and—Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
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 · 100

0 of 4 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

4 of 4 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 “it is true that we need to have greater dignity expectations.”About dignity generally, not the question of whether another bureaucracy would build homes.
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 examples I raised of seniors and women who tried to leave dangerous situations are not isolated cases.”Recalls her own earlier examples, not the point about a new housing bureaucracy.
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 are clear indicators of a system that is under serious strain.”About the system’s strain, not why a bureaucracy would or would not answer.
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 “When housing supply is this tight, the people who feel it first are often the most vulnerable, and—”About housing supply’s effect on the vulnerable, not the bureaucracy question asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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