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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Housing 2026-09-21

74 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Jacob Mantle (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the government is not focused on new housing. The minister’s own agency, CMHC, reports that fewer homes will be built this year than last year, and that housing construction is slowing down, not speeding up. That means the next generation is losing the dream of home ownership under your watch. The Conservative plan to save—”

Statement grade

A–

Average 89 / 100

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

Claims 84%Positioning 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 32 wordsCMHC also weighed in on the fact that the lowering of the development charges by this government in Ontario and B.C. is actually improving the prospects for housing supply in those provinces, ¹²Positioning · 6 wordsand we are just getting started.PositioningVague promise Claims · 30 wordsThere is a mix of housing starts across the country. Housing starts are up in critical markets such as Montreal and Vancouver.³ We need to see that across the country, Positioning · 6 wordsand we are focused on affordability.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 80

2 of 5 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 “and we are just getting started.”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 “and we are focused on affordability.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 88

2 of 5 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 “We need to see that across the country,”A general wish for more starts everywhere, without addressing the claim that construction is slowing.
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 we are focused on affordability.”A general statement of the government’s focus, not a response to the claim about slowing construction.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 89

1 of 5 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 are just getting started”A commitment to continued effort with no actor, measure, date or success condition.

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“the lowering of the development charges by this government in Ontario and B.C.”The federal government lowered development charges in Ontario and British Columbia.search
2“CMHC also weighed in on the fact that the lowering of the development charges by this government in Ontario and B.C. is actually improving the prospects for housing supply in those provinces, ”CMHC reported that lowering development charges in Ontario and B.C. is improving the prospects for housing supply in those provinces.search
3“Housing starts are up in critical markets such as Montreal and Vancouver”Housing starts are up in Montreal and Vancouver.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20