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Blaine Calkins

Conservative on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

101 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Bardish Chagger (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the member’s comments about really being there to meet Canadians with what they need and finding out ways to do it are not lost on me. Just last month, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta stated in a press release that they are going to invest $323 million in affordable housing. There will be 41 projects in the province of Alberta. They will also build more than 70 new shelter spaces for Albertans in need. This press release, which was signed off on by both the Government of Alberta and the Canadian government, talks about Build Canada Homes. I would like to know if the member supports the 41 projects in here, including the projects in Red Deer, Lacombe, Calgary and Edmonton. The list goes on. Does he believe the federal government has a role to play—”

Statement grade

C+

69 / 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.

Anecdote 57%Claims 43%

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

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 58 wordsI will tell everyone about an incident that happened in this House. It was the day the former prime minister announced the consumer carbon tax.¹ The member opposite came and sat beside me, trying to pitch to me that my kids were going to love this new consumer carbon tax because it was the woke thing to do.AnecdoteOff point Claims · 43 wordsRight now, my kids make great money and they are living in the basement in my house. They cannot afford a house because she has been a member of Parliament here for the last 11 years, making a total disaster of this country.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.
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 · 39

3 of 8 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 story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I will tell everyone about an incident that happened in this House.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “It was the day the former prime minister announced the consumer carbon tax.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “The member opposite came and sat beside me, trying to pitch to me that my kids were going to love this new consumer carbon tax because it was the woke thing to do.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

5 of 8 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I will tell everyone about an incident that happened in this House.”Introduces an unrelated anecdote about a past incident, not the housing projects or federal role asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It was the day the former prime minister announced the consumer carbon tax.”About the announcement of the carbon tax, not the housing question put to the member.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The member opposite came and sat beside me, trying to pitch to me that my kids were going to love this new consumer carbon tax because it was the woke thing to do.”About being pitched the carbon tax years ago, not the housing projects or the federal role in housing.
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 “Right now, my kids make great money and they are living in the basement in my house.”About his children’s housing situation, touching affordability but not the Alberta projects or the federal role asked about.
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 cannot afford a house because she has been a member of Parliament here for the last 11 years, making a total disaster of this country.”Blames the member opposite for housing unaffordability generally, but does not answer whether he supports the projects or the federal role.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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“the former prime minister announced the consumer carbon tax”The former prime minister announced the consumer carbon tax on the day of the incident described by Calkins.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20