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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Housing 2026-10-27

90 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Costas Menegakis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, here is the reality. When housing supply cannot keep pace with demand, the result is higher rents, higher wait lists and young people giving up on their dream of ever owning a home. That is not fair to young Canadian couples who cannot afford a home to start a family, and it is not fair to the newcomer who was promised an opportunity and ended up in an overcrowded basement suite or a shelter. This is something the government does not get. Why does the government not understand this basic principle?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 80 / 100

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

Claims 70%Positioning 3%Promise 16%The ask 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 17 wordsthat is rich coming from the other side who vote against affordable housing measures at every turn. Positioning · 3 wordsThat is hypocrisy.PositioningOff point Claims · 46 wordsWe are focused on scaling up construction of housing across our country.Vague promise I have just recited the latest numbers we have. We have positive news on rent. Rents have come down for 23 months in a row, making life more affordable for Canadians and for newcomers.¹ Promise · 14 wordsWe have to make sure we continue that trend and that we build strong.Vague promise The ask · 10 wordsWe could use more support from Conservatives on that front.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 95

1 of 6 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 “That is hypocrisy.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 61

3 of 6 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “that is rich coming from the other side who vote against affordable housing measures at every turn.”An attack on the Conservatives’ voting record instead of an answer on housing supply and demand.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is hypocrisy.”A jab at the questioner’s side, not a reply on the housing principle raised.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We could use more support from Conservatives on that front.”A demand that the Conservatives support the government instead of answering the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 65

2 of 6 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 focused on scaling up construction of housing”A commitment to scale up construction with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We have to make sure we continue that trend and that we build strong”A pledge to continue the trend with no actor action, date or measure attached.

Claims · 1

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“Rents have come down for 23 months in a row”Rents have fallen for 23 consecutive months.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29