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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

152 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Scott Aitchison (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, could the minister explain to the House why we are rushing through this bill now, keeping in mind, of course, that the federal government now has four federal housing agencies? We started with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation which is the original Crown corporation that actually solved the crisis after the Second World War. Then there was the Canada Lands Company which is a Crown corporation as well. It was created after CN was spun off. They develop land and do it reasonably well. There is the ministry. Then they created this thing called Build Canada Homes, which was another agency. Now, in the final stages of the sitting in this session, the Liberals are scrambling to move this time allocation to not just have this agency but to turn it into a Crown corporation. For the record, if people are counting, that makes three federal Crown corporations engaged in the housing file, on top of the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. I guess the question has two parts. Why do we need a fourth housing agency, a third federal Crown corporation, and why are we rushing through to get this corporation created?”

Statement grade

A–

86 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Claims 53%Reasoning 47%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 42 wordsfirst and foremost, we are in a housing crisis in Canada. Affordability is a challenge for too many Canadians: finding an affordable place to live, finding a place to live at all for those who are at risk or are homeless currently. Reasoning · 6 wordsWe need to take action here. Claims · 34 wordsThis is a dedicated agency for affordable housing, for non-market housing, the supply of which is short in Canada compared to our peer countries in Europe, ¹where there is several times more non-market housing.² Reasoning · 9 wordsWe need an agency that is dedicated to that. Claims · 5 wordsWe are in a crisis. Reasoning · 56 wordsThat is why it is urgent that we have this agency created as a Crown corporation with the powers and accountability that enables, ensuring that we are taking action and delivering results as the Government of Canada, partnering with provinces, territories, cities and indigenous governments, Vague promiseand ensuring that we are delivering the affordable housing Canada needs.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 2 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 · 100

0 of 2 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 motion under debate.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 56

2 of 2 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 taking action and delivering results”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for what the action or results are.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “delivering the affordable housing Canada needs”The pledge to deliver affordable housing sets out no actor’s specific step, number or timeline to check it against.

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“the supply of which is short in Canada compared to our peer countries in Europe”Canada’s supply of non-market housing is short compared to its peer countries in Europe.search
2“where there is several times more non-market housing”European countries have several times more non-market housing than Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20