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Maggie Chi

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-04-29

121 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for coming. I know it is inconvenient, but I will continue to drag her and her government here to debate this issue, because what we heard does not match the reality that Canadians are facing. It is great to hear that British Columbians are getting access to pharmacare. The government says pharmacare is moving ahead, but only four out of five Canadians are accessing it. That is not progress; that is exclusion. The Liberals say it takes time, but provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia are ready now, and the federal government is refusing to negotiate. We just heard the parliamentary secretary say it is too expensive, but pharmacare actually saves money for families and for provinces. The real cost is forcing Canadians to go without the medicine they need. Let us be clear. Mentioning pharmacare once in a major economic update is not a plan. It is a signal that the government is walking away from its promise, and it is not nation building. Canadians were told that this would be a national program, not a patchwork or something determined by postal code. No one in this country should have to choose between paying rent and filling a prescription. The question remains. When will the government stop delaying, start negotiating and deliver pharmacare for all Canadians?”

Statement grade

Average 62 / 100

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

Procedure 48%Claims 30%Promise 22%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 58 wordsI want to make it very clear that it is never an inconvenience but always an honour to come to the House and debate important issues. I am never dragged here, because it is also my honour to debate important issues and work on behalf of all Canadians for the betterment of their health with the member opposite.Procedure Claims · 36 wordsOur government remains committed to building Canada strong by investing in healthy Canadians. That means protecting pharmacare agreements that provide access to contraception and vital medications while also keeping more money in the pockets of Canadians. Promise · 27 wordsWe will continue to work with our partners on all sides, including the member opposite, to build a health care system that meets the needs of Canadians.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 47

3 of 7 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I want to make it very clear that it is never an inconvenience but always an honour to come to the House and debate important issues.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I am never dragged here,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “because it is also my honour to debate important issues and work on behalf of all Canadians for the betterment of their health with the member opposite.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

3 of 7 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 point put to the member, and the question on notice.

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 “Our government remains committed to building Canada strong by investing in healthy Canadians.”A general commitment to investing in healthy Canadians without addressing negotiations with provinces or a timeline.
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 “That means protecting pharmacare agreements that provide access to contraception and vital medications while also keeping more money in the pockets of Canadians.”Speaks to protecting existing pharmacare agreements but not when the government will negotiate with or expand to other provinces.
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 will continue to work with our partners on all sides, including the member opposite, to build a health care system that meets the needs of Canadians.”A general pledge to work with partners that does not answer the question of negotiating or expanding pharmacare.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 54

1 of 7 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 will continue to work with our partners”A commitment with no measure, date, or success condition beyond continuing to work.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20