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Maggie Chi

Liberal on Health 2026-05-01

76 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Burton Bailey (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, all week at the health committee, Liberals tried to block and silence Conservatives from getting answers on the $300-million PrescribeIT scandal. They have no problems shutting down debate, covering up and protecting Liberal insiders who got rich off the backs of Canadians. I guess this is the new normal that Liberals always wanted, but Conservatives will never stop asking these Liberals the tough questions they want to hide from. Canadians deserve to know: Where did the $300 million go and who got rich?”

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Claims 100%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 76 wordsPrescribeIT was launched by the previous government in 2017 following consultations with provinces and territories.¹ The program was always intended to be self-funded over time. When it became clear that it did not have the expected uptake and there was no path toward financial sustainability, Canada’s new government made the responsible decision to end federal funding for the program and refocus resources to where they will deliver the greatest benefits to patients and our health system.²Partly on point

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Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 3 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 · 45

3 of 3 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 “PrescribeIT was launched by the previous government in 2017 following consultations with provinces and territories.”About the program’s 2017 origins, not where the $300 million went or who benefited.
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 “The program was always intended to be self-funded over time.”About the program’s intended funding model, not the disposition of the $300 million asked about.
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 “When it became clear that it did not have the expected uptake and there was no path toward financial sustainability, Canada’s new government made the responsible decision to end federal funding for the program and refocus resources to where they will deliver the greatest benefits to patients and our health system.”About the decision to end funding and redirect resources, not where the money went or who got rich.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 2

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1“PrescribeIT was launched by the previous government in 2017”PrescribeIT was launched by the previous government in 2017 following consultations with provinces and territories.search
2“made the responsible decision to end federal funding for the program”The federal government decided to end federal funding for the PrescribeIT program in 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20