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Maggie Chi

Liberal on Mental Health and Addictions 2026-04-30

93 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Leah Gazan (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals’ spring economic update lines corporate pockets while cutting life-saving addiction and mental health program funding. In one weekend, 10 clients at Main Street Project died from toxic drugs. That is one organization, and deaths are rising. Five years ago, the government backed the Health Canada expert task force on substance use but has failed to act on its recommendations. How many people must die on the streets of Winnipeg before the government acts?”

Statement grade

B–

72 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Thanks 27%Reasoning 28%Claims 33%Promise 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 25 wordsI appreciate my colleague’s very important question. Of course, our hearts go out to families who are impacted by this very sad public health crisis.Thanks Reasoning · 26 wordsThat is why our government believes we must use every tool possible in our tool box to protect the public health and public safety of Canadians.Vague promise Claims · 31 wordsWe have expanded treatment. We are supporting community-based prevention, and we are working with provinces and territories to make sure that we have the support that we need for each community. Promise · 11 wordsWe will continue to stand with the communities that are impacted.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I appreciate my colleague’s very important question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Of course, our hearts go out to families who are impacted by this very sad public health crisis.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 90

1 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 will continue to stand with the communities that are impacted.”It offers general support for affected communities without addressing when the government will act on the task force recommendations.

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 · 42

2 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 must use every tool possible in our tool box”A commitment to action with no specific tool, actor, date or measure named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to stand with the communities”An open-ended commitment with no action, date or success condition attached.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20