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Dominique O'Rourke

Liberal on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

117 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I have a very simple question for my colleague. I would like to know if she is aware of the impact that this new administrative structure, the so-called Build Canada Homes, has had in places like Laurentides—Labelle, where projects have not been allowed to move forward, leaving women who are victims of violence without the safe havens they need. Construction has been put on hold while people figure out where the funding is, and I am not sure it will ever be completed. Is my colleague aware that, if transfers to Quebec had not been suspended, women who are victims of violence would not have been left out in the cold?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Positioning 9%Reasoning 33%Claims 16%The ask 6%Promise 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 6 wordsthat is an extremely important problem.Positioning Reasoning · 20 wordsIf that is really the case, it is a shame that there was such turmoil in the transition between programs. Claims · 19 wordsThe member has an email address where she can directly make demands and ask questions of Build Canada Homes.¹ The ask · 7 wordsI would encourage her to do so. Promise · 22 wordsWhat I would say is that Build Canada Homes will provide far more housing for abused women and people in precarious situations.Vague promise Reasoning · 19 wordsWe know that affordable housing is key; it is vital for women to be able to escape violent situations. Positioning · 5 wordsWe completely agree on that.Positioning Promise · 19 wordsThe goal is really to invest so that we can build more affordable housing, Vague promiseas well as transitional housing.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.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

2 of 14 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “that is an extremely important problem.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We completely agree on that.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

10 of 14 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 “that is an extremely important problem.”Acknowledges the problem raised but offers no answer about it.
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 “If that is really the case, it is a shame that there was such turmoil in the transition between programs.”Expresses conditional regret about the transition without addressing what was asked.
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 member has an email address where she can directly make demands and ask questions of Build Canada Homes.”Points the member to an email contact rather than addressing the situation she described.
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 “I would encourage her to do so.”Continues the suggestion to email Build Canada Homes, not the question asked.
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 would say is that Build Canada Homes will provide far more housing for abused women and people in precarious situations.”Offers future hopes for the program without answering about the stalled projects.
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 know that affordable housing is key;”A general point about affordable housing, not the situation raised.
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 “it is vital for women to be able to escape violent situations.”A general statement about housing and women fleeing violence, not what was asked.
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 completely agree on that.”Agreement on the general importance of affordable housing, not an answer to the 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 “The goal is really to invest so that we can build more affordable housing,”States the program’s investment goal without addressing the case described.
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 “as well as transitional housing.”Mentions transitional housing generally, not the projects in question.

Respect · 100

0 of 14 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 · 63

2 of 14 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 “will provide far more housing”No number, date or measure is given for how much more housing or how it will be provided.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “The goal is really to invest”States an aim to invest without naming an amount, actor, date or success condition.

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“The member has an email address where she can directly make demands and ask questions of Build Canada Homes”Build Canada Homes has an email address through which members of Parliament can direct requests and questions to it.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20