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Charles Sousa

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

71 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Mario Simard (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind my colleague that, as with anything, the simplest solution is usually to entrust these matters to the levels of government that are in the best position to meet the needs. Yes, the federal government and the Government of Quebec signed an agreement for housing, but Quebec knows its own housing needs best. That includes social housing and other types of housing. Unfortunately, Build Canada Homes will add another layer of bureaucracy. That is neither efficient nor effective. It will slow down the entire process. My colleague is a member of Parliament from Ontario. I wonder if the same applies in his province.”

Statement grade

B+

81 / 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.

Reasoning 8%Claims 38%Promise 54%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 6 wordsI hope the member is wrong, Claims · 27 wordsbecause what the Build Canada Homes act and the agency itself have recognized is that there are a number of other provinces that already operate procurement practices.¹ Promise · 38 wordsWe want to use those practices concurrently.Vague promise We would not be duplicating them. We want all of Canada, including Quebec, to benefit from lower costs, greater efficiencies and greater speed, enabling Quebeckers to afford homes here in Canada.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 bill 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 · 51

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 want to use those practices concurrently”An aspiration with no actor, date, measure or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We want all of Canada, including Quebec, to benefit from lower costs, greater efficiencies and greater speed”A commitment stated only as a wish, with no measure, actor or date.

Claims · 1

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“there are a number of other provinces that already operate procurement practices”A number of Canadian provinces already operate their own procurement practices.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20