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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

97 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Frank Caputo (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to rise on behalf of the people from Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola. Those watching at home may not realize this, but MPs have a mechanism by which we can contact one another directly. I sent the minister three emails directly. Candidly, I have sent notes to other ministers and they respond typically within 12 to 24 hours. It shows respect among ministers and members of Parliament to do that. Not once has he responded. What kind of example is the minister setting, as a minister of the Crown, when he cannot even respond to notes from another member of Parliament?”

Statement grade

61 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Aside 47%Positioning 19%Claims 18%Promise 16%

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

Madam Speaker, Aside · 46 wordsI would ask the member to walk across the floor. I would be happy for him to come over and talk. We are here in Ottawa all the time. If he wants to be more bureaucratic and send emails, there is that, but I am here.Aside Positioning · 18 wordsI am here to talk about this. We are here to get housing built.Vague promise That is the goal.Positioning Claims · 17 wordsI have certainly been approached and had conversations with many members on both sides of the House.Partly on point Promise · 16 wordsI am certainly willing to focus on getting housing built in all the communities across Canada.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 31

8 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I would ask the member to walk across the floor.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I would be happy for him to come over and talk.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “We are here in Ottawa all the time.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “If he wants to be more bureaucratic and send emails, there is that,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but I am here.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am here to talk about this.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are here to get housing built.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is the goal.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 81

1 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 point put to the member, and the motion 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 “I have certainly been approached and had conversations with many members on both sides of the House.”About conversations with members across the floor, touching the bill’s subject only in passing.

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 · 52

2 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 “We are here to get housing built”A commitment to act with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “willing to focus on getting housing built”A commitment of effort with no actor’s measure, date or way to check it.

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