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Linda Lapointe

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

48 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Laila Goodridge (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, this is something the government decided to create to build more bureaucracy rather than build homes, so my question for the member opposite is really simple: How many houses has Build Canada Homes built in her riding since it was created?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

The ask 46%Claims 31%Promise 23%

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

Mr. Speaker, The ask · 22 wordswith just 30 seconds I would say to my hon. colleague that we need to make sure we pass the bill first.Partly on point Claims · 15 wordsWhen the Leader of the Opposition was in government, I believe he built six homes.¹ Promise · 11 wordsWe will definitely do better than that and do it quickly.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 4 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 · 22

3 of 4 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.

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 “with just 30 seconds I would say to my hon. colleague that we need to make sure we pass the bill first.”Urges passing the bill instead of answering how many homes have been built.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “When the Leader of the Opposition was in government, I believe he built six homes.”About the Leader of the Opposition’s past record, not the homes built by Build Canada Homes.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We will definitely do better than that and do it quickly.”A promise of future performance, not an answer to how many homes have been built.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 75

1 of 4 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 definitely do better than that and do it quickly”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond doing better and fast.

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“built six homes”The Leader of the Opposition built six homes when he was in government.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20