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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

139 words · 7 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Alexis Deschênes (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, I would like to continue the discussion with the minister. He mentioned prefabricated houses, and I am aware that both the Quebec and Canadian governments prefer them as a means of reducing costs. However, what we are seeing in the Gaspé Peninsula is that prefabricated components have to be shipped, and that poses a problem. I therefore ask that, when planning future programs, the government consider that prefabricated houses, if built in the city, will have to be shipped to the regions, which adds to the cost. So far, in the Gaspé Peninsula, we have determined that it does not actually work out to be any cheaper in the end. I would also like to mention the company Les Habitations Mont-Carleton, which is based in Matane and aims to become a Canadian leader. I think they have a bright future. Can the minister assure us that, even if the government makes a shift towards prefabricated housing, the cost of shipping the components will be taken into account?”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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Claims 100%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 139 wordsthere are challenging costs related to shipping anything to remote regions of Canada, and that is factored into the cost. Build Canada Homes has to factor that in when it is putting together these partnerships with provinces and territories, or with community builders in various regions around the country. The benefit of shipping manufactured components or volumetric homes is that is all that is being shipped: We are not shipping extra materials that are cut off and then turned into waste. Construction waste is the number one source of waste in solid waste landfills.¹ We need to reduce the amount of waste in the industry, and we can do that with shipping.Partly on point We have to factor in that cost. Ideally, we need to employ as many local people as we can for the assembly or installation of these homes.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 · 63

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 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 “The benefit of shipping manufactured components or volumetric homes is that is all that is being shipped:”About the benefits of shipping prefabricated components, not whether the shipping cost is accounted for.
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 “We are not shipping extra materials that are cut off and then turned into waste.”About what is not shipped and material waste, not the cost of shipping to the regions.
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 “Construction waste is the number one source of waste in solid waste landfills.”About construction waste in landfills, touching the prefab topic only in passing.
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 “We need to reduce the amount of waste in the industry,”About reducing industry waste, not the shipping cost question.
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 we can do that with shipping.”About reducing waste through shipping, not the cost of shipping to regions.
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 “Ideally, we need to employ as many local people as we can for the assembly or installation of these homes.”About local employment for assembly, not the shipping cost question.

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 · 1

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1“Construction waste is the number one source of waste in solid waste landfills”Construction waste is the largest source of waste deposited in solid waste landfills.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20