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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Government Business No. 11—Proceedings on Bill C-26 2026-06-16

238 words · 12 sentences · 15 clauses

Replying to Melissa Lantsman (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we have heard a lot about process from the minister and in the House as to why this bill should be closed for debate. However, what we and the industry have not heard from the minister is how many homes the $1.7 billion that he wants to spend of taxpayer dollars is going to build. He has not answered that question, which is why we should continue to debate this.”

Statement grade

B–

71 / 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.

Reasoning 18%Claims 79%Promise 4%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 23 wordsI would say to the member opposite that we need to look at the Ontario example of how this funding is being used. Claims · 48 wordsThe Ontario government has chosen to deploy it for eliminating the HST for this year to get its housing market going.¹ Getting that housing market going by giving people a discount effectively on a new home is advancing the market. It is getting home builders back to building, Reasoning · 9 wordsbecause they know the market is coming back alive. Claims · 53 wordsI have heard from the members opposite that this has been a crisis, particularly in the GTA, that is related to the housing market. This is how the Ontario government, in partnership with us and resourced by this housing supply bill, is getting that market going and getting homebuyers into homes more affordably.² Promise · 9 wordsWe want to see that happen across the country. Claims · 70 wordsI know the provinces and territories have different approaches depending on their markets and their housing contexts. I am looking forward to seeing this deployed in B.C., in my home province, because the metro Vancouver market has very similar challenges to those of the GTA, and I want to see that change. We are receiving a lot of pressure from home builders who are concerned about the markets being flat. Reasoning · 10 wordsThat is not surprising given the uncertainty in the world. Claims · 16 wordsThis is a way to help jump-start and accelerate the markets and get more homes built.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 · 100

0 of 15 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 · 41

15 of 15 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 motion 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 “I would say to the member opposite that we need to look at the Ontario example of how this funding is being used.”Points to the Ontario example but does not say how many homes the funding will build.
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 Ontario government has chosen to deploy it for eliminating the HST for this year to get its housing market going.”Describes Ontario’s use of the funding without addressing the number of homes to be built.
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 “Getting that housing market going by giving people a discount effectively on a new home is advancing the market.”About the Ontario discount’s effect on the market, not the homes-to-be-built figure 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 “It is getting home builders back to building,”About builders resuming work generally, not the number of homes the $1.7 billion will build.
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 “because they know the market is coming back alive.”Gives builders’ expectations about the market, not the figure requested.
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 have heard from the members opposite that this has been a crisis, particularly in the GTA, that is related to the housing market.”Recounts the housing crisis in the GTA without addressing the homes count.
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 “This is how the Ontario government, in partnership with us and resourced by this housing supply bill, is getting that market going and getting homebuyers into homes more affordably.”Describes the Ontario partnership and affordability aims, not how many homes the money will build.
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 want to see that happen across the country.”States a wish to see the approach spread nationally, not the figure 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 “I know the provinces and territories have different approaches depending on their markets and their housing contexts.”About provinces having differing approaches, not the number of homes to be built.
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 am looking forward to seeing this deployed in B.C., in my home province,”About anticipated use in British Columbia, not the homes count requested.
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 “because the metro Vancouver market has very similar challenges to those of the GTA,”Compares metro Vancouver’s challenges to the GTA’s, not the figure 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 “and I want to see that change.”Expresses a hope for change, not the number of homes the funding will build.
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 receiving a lot of pressure from home builders who are concerned about the markets being flat.”Reports builders’ concerns about flat markets, not the homes-to-be-built figure.
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 not surprising given the uncertainty in the world.”Attribution of flat markets to global uncertainty, not the number of homes 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 “This is a way to help jump-start and accelerate the markets and get more homes built.”Speaks generally of jump-starting markets and building more homes without giving the figure requested.

Respect · 100

0 of 15 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 · 100

0 of 15 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“eliminating the HST for this year”The Ontario government has eliminated the HST on new homes for this year to stimulate its housing market.search
2“resourced by this housing supply bill”Ontario’s HST elimination is funded through money from Bill C-26, the housing supply payments act.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20