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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Housing 2026-10-27

93 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the government’s own officials are saying that housing is outpacing demand. It has been reported that the Minister of Housing held a $10-million real estate portfolio. That must be nice. I want him to know something. Millions of long-time Canadians and newcomers alike cannot afford housing, and that is because he, the Prime Minister and the immigration minister, a real trio of quality there, are setting levels so high that people cannot afford or find a place to live. Levels must be decreased. Will they agree?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 97 / 100

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

Claims 76%Promise 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 wordsas the immigration minister said, the levels are under control right now.¹ Promise · 11 wordsWe are working very closely between immigration levels and housing starts.Vague promise Claims · 59 wordsWe see the success we are having on the housing front. We have seen 141,000 homes created by the MLI select program.² We have seen over 80,000 homes in the apartment construction loan program.³ With Build Canada Homes, there are over 19,000 non-market affordable homes.⁴ We are seeing a scale of construction right now across Canada that is unprecedented, Promise · 11 wordsand we are making sure it fits with our immigration levels.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.
Reasons givenThis statement drew 3 conclusions and gave a reason for each one.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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 · 100

0 of 1 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 · 3

Conclusion“as the immigration minister said, the levels are under control right now.”

Because“We are working very closely between immigration levels and housing starts.”

Reason given
Conclusion“We see the success we are having on the housing front.”

Because“We have seen 141,000 homes created by the MLI select program.”

“We have seen over 80,000 homes in the apartment construction loan program.”

“With Build Canada Homes, there are over 19,000 non-market affordable homes.”

“We are seeing a scale of construction right now across Canada that is unprecedented,”

Reason given
Conclusion“We are seeing a scale of construction right now across Canada that is unprecedented,”

Because“We have seen 141,000 homes created by the MLI select program.”

“We have seen over 80,000 homes in the apartment construction loan program.”

“With Build Canada Homes, there are over 19,000 non-market affordable homes.”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 · 84

1 of 1 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 working very closely between immigration levels and housing starts”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how the coordination is done.

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“the levels are under control right now”The Minister of Immigration (Lena Metlege Diab) said in the House that immigration levels are under control right now.search
2“141,000 homes created by the MLI select program”141,000 homes have been created by the MLI select program.search
3“over 80,000 homes in the apartment construction loan program”More than 80,000 homes have been created under the apartment construction loan program.search
4“over 19,000 non-market affordable homes”Build Canada Homes has delivered over 19,000 non-market affordable homes.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29