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Linda Lapointe

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

127 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Mario Simard (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, one thing that has come up a lot this evening is the fact that, unfortunately, the government makes many announcements, but it is neither effective nor efficient. I gave the example of an organization in my riding, Loge m’entraide, which was supposed to receive its funding through CMHC. Unfortunately, it was told to wait and see whether that CMHC program would be funded again. Now the organization has been told to wait for Build Canada Homes to take over. The federal government is now delaying the construction of social housing in my riding. I wonder if my colleague is experiencing the same thing, because right now, the delays mean that social housing projects may have to wait up to 18 months to see the light of day.”

Statement grade

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Average 86 / 100

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

Thanks 6%Claims 76%The ask 17%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 8 wordsI thank my colleague for his excellent question.Thanks Claims · 97 wordsYes, we are transitioning from CMHC to Build Canada Homes.¹ This new structure will be more flexible. The funds can be used in collaboration with organizations. As I said earlier, whether in the public or the private sector, we will be able to get these projects up and running faster.Vague promise This transition will provide increased operational autonomy, the ability to take on risks and an appropriate governance structure that includes a board of directors and executive leadership appointed by the government.² A bit of patience will be required, but we are going to wrap up the session.Off point The ask · 22 wordsWhat I am asking my colleague specifically is that he support Bill C‑20, so we can move on to the next stage.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 91

1 of 5 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank my colleague for his excellent question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 78

3 of 5 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 “but we are going to wrap up the session.”About wrapping up the parliamentary session, not the funding delays 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 “What I am asking my colleague specifically is that he support Bill C‑20,”Asks for support of Bill C-20 rather than answering whether his riding faces the same delays.
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 “so we can move on to the next stage.”About advancing the bill to its next stage, not the delays raised in the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 74

1 of 5 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 will be able to get these projects up and running faster”The speaker commits to faster results with no date, measure or success condition named.

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“we are transitioning from CMHC to Build Canada Homes”Canada is transitioning from CMHC to Build Canada Homes as the vehicle for housing funding, per Bill C-20.search
2“governance structure that includes a board of directors and executive leadership appointed by the government”Bill C-20 provides a governance structure for Build Canada Homes with a board of directors and executive leadership appointed by the government.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20