Analysis · Question Period answer · beta

Jennifer McKelvie

Liberal on Housing 2026-06-18

64 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals already had a revolution. The Liberal government doubled housing costs. To solve the problem, the Liberal Prime Minister picked the former mayor of Vancouver, who made that city the most expensive housing market in the world. Since promising to double homebuilding, the Prime Minister has delivered a 6% reduction in construction, and his own housing agency expects it will drop another 18%. Instead of another promise or illusion, will the Prime Minister do his job, stand in this House and be accountable for his failures?”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 66%Reasoning 16%Claims 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 25 wordsI want to start by thanking all our partners in housing, the municipalities, provinces, indigenous communities, planners, builders and everybody else who is working together, ThanksReasoning · 10 wordsbecause the trends are indeed moving in the right direction. Claims · 12 wordsHousing starts are up, housing sales are up, ¹²and rents are down.³ Thanks · 17 wordsThings are moving in the right direction, thanks to everybody who is working hard together for Canada.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 32

2 of 2 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 want to start by thanking all our partners in housing, the municipalities, provinces, indigenous communities, planners, builders and everybody else who is working together,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Things are moving in the right direction, thanks to everybody who is working hard together for Canada.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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.

Nothing lost points.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 2 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“because the trends are indeed moving in the right direction.”

Because“Housing starts are up, housing sales are up,”

“and rents are down.”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 3

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“Housing starts are up”Canada’s housing starts are up.search
2“housing sales are up”Canadian housing sales are up.search
3“rents are down”Rents in Canada are down.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20