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Marcus Powlowski

Liberal on Food and Drugs Act 2026-05-08

132 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Jacques Ramsay (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would first like to congratulate my colleague on this excellent bill. I know he has worked very hard, consulted several experts and sought a range of opinions. It really is a remarkable piece of work. Some people fear that pharmaceutical companies might use the special access programs to circumvent the usual authorization procedures. Does the member have a view on this matter?”

Statement grade

A–

88 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 11%Aside 24%Claims 64%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 15 wordsI would like to thank the hon. member for asking me another question in French.Thanks Aside · 32 wordsIt is a good question, but I find it difficult to answer it in French. It might be better if I answered it in English. This is something that I struggled with.Aside Claims · 85 wordsWe do not want companies to have their drugs go on the pre-approved drug list rather than seeking approval for them. There are provisions that would allow the minister to require the company to give reasons why the companies are not seeking approval from Health Canada and to remove the drug from the pre-approved drug list if it thinks it is necessary.¹ I contemplated the possibility of putting penalty provisions in if a company were to use this process to circumvent authorization by Health Canada—

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

5 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 would like to thank the hon. member for asking me another question in French.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “It is a good question,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but I find it difficult to answer it in French.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “It might be better if I answered it in English.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “This is something that I struggled with.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“There are provisions that would allow the minister to require the company to give reasons why the companies are not seeking approval from Health Canada and to remove the drug from the pre-approved drug list”Bill C-265 contains provisions allowing the Minister of Health to require a company to explain why it is not seeking Health Canada approval and to remove the drug from the pre-approved drug list.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20