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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Housing 2026-09-22

108 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Jacob Mantle (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Liane, a grandmother from Pefferlaw, wrote me and said, “our grandkids can’t imagine ever owning a home.” That is the story of a generation: no hope. The Prime Minister promised to build 500,000 new homes a year, but his own housing agency says he will be hundreds of thousands short, and fewer homes will be built this year than last year. Our Conservative plan will save Canadians money on housing by tying federal funding to permits and cutting taxes. How can the minister claim housing affordability is improving with fewer houses and the next generation shut out?”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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

Claims 94%Reasoning 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 21 wordsthere is no doubt that we have challenges with housing across Canada. That has been the case for about 40 years.¹ Reasoning · 7 wordsWe have to build more affordable housing.Vague promise Claims · 80 wordsThat is what Build Canada Homes is focused on.² It crossed the threshold of 19,000 homes under way in less than a year.³ We have seen really good success on the ground, with agreements right across the provinces and territories, agreements that are going to deliver affordable housing.⁴Vague promise In particular, they are going to deliver for young Canadians, with student housing, affordable rental housing for young people and attainable housing to get people into the market for the first time.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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.

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 · 63

2 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We have to build more affordable housing”A commitment with no named measures, dates or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “going to deliver affordable housing”The promise of delivery names no actor, date or measure of success.

Claims · 4

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“That has been the case for about 40 years”Canada has had housing challenges for about 40 years.search
2“what Build Canada Homes is focused on”Build Canada Homes is a programme focused on building affordable housing.search
3“It crossed the threshold of 19,000 homes under way in less than a year”Build Canada Homes had 19,000 homes under way in less than a year from its launch.search
4“agreements right across the provinces and territories”Build Canada Homes has agreements with provinces and territories to deliver affordable housing.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20