Analysis · Question Period answer · beta

François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal on Housing 2026-06-16

56 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Scott Aitchison (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, home builders and homebuyers in Ontario are still waiting for the federal government to finalize the regulations to permit them to rebate the HST on all new homes. This is creating more confusion and uncertainty in the market, and it is leaving both buyers and builders in limbo. My question is very simple: On what date will the Liberal government finally live up to its promise? I want no rambling, just a date.”

Statement grade

C+

68 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Procedure 14%The ask 38%Claims 16%Positioning 16%Promise 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 8 wordsI have a simple answer for the Conservative: ProcedureThe ask · 21 wordsPass Bill C-26.¹ Instead of grandstanding in the House, do something, get on with it, work, vote and pass Bill C-26. Claims · 9 wordsWe are in touch with our colleagues in Ontario. Positioning · 9 wordsWe are there for the builders and the homeowners, PositioningPartly on pointPromise · 9 wordsand we will work for the people of Canada.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 66

2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I have a simple answer for the Conservative:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are there for the builders and the homeowners,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 38

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 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 “Pass Bill C-26.”It calls on the opposition to pass Bill C-26 instead of giving the date the regulations will be finalized.
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 “Instead of grandstanding in the House, do something, get on with it, work, vote and pass Bill C-26.”It urges the opposition to act on Bill C-26, which does not say when the government will act.
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 are in touch with our colleagues in Ontario.”It describes contact with Ontario officials without addressing the timing asked for.
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 are there for the builders and the homeowners,”It offers general support for builders and homeowners, not the date the regulations will come.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and we will work for the people of Canada.”A general pledge to work for Canadians, not about the rebate regulations or their timing.

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 · 78

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will work for the people of Canada”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition stated.

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“Pass Bill C-26”Bill C-26, the bill concerning the HST rebate on new homes, had not yet been passed by the House as of June 16, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20