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Maggie Chi

Liberal on Health 2026-06-05

97 words · 4 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Madam Speaker, five years ago, the Liberals promised to ban flavoured vaping products that appeal to youth. Health Canada drafted the regulations years ago, and evidence from Canada, Quebec and the Netherlands shows that flavour bans can reduce youth vaping without increasing smoking rates, yet shelves remain stocked with bubble gum-flavoured, cotton candy-flavoured, berry-flavoured, mango-flavoured and watermelon-flavoured products designed to attract young people and increase the risk of nicotine addiction. The evidence is clear and the regulations are ready. Who is blocking these regulations, and when will the Liberal government finally ban these youth-targeted flavoured vaping products?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 70 / 100

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

Thanks 22%Claims 11%Reasoning 26%Promise 41%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 21 wordsmy friend and colleague across the aisle works extremely hard, and I really enjoy our conversations about health in the House.Thanks Claims · 11 wordsVaping, especially among youth, is a very serious public health issue, Reasoning · 25 wordsand we need to make sure that the vaping industry is not exploiting grey areas that make it easier for Canadian youth to get hooked. Promise · 40 wordsWe will continue to work to prevent youth vaping, Vague promisewhich is why we are enhancing public education and strengthening compliance with, and enforcement of, existing rules. We will continue to work with members in the House on this important issue.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 72

2 of 10 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 “my friend and colleague across the aisle works extremely hard,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I really enjoy our conversations about health in the House.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

6 of 10 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 “Vaping, especially among youth, is a very serious public health issue,”It names youth vaping as a serious issue but does not say who is blocking the regulations or when a ban will come.
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 “and we need to make sure that the vaping industry is not exploiting grey areas that make it easier for Canadian youth to get hooked.”It speaks generally about preventing industry exploitation of grey areas, not the regulations or ban the question 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 “We will continue to work to prevent youth vaping,”It offers a general commitment to prevent youth vaping without addressing the ban or its timing.
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 “which is why we are enhancing public education and strengthening compliance with,”It points to public education rather than the flavoured-vaping regulations 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 “and enforcement of, existing rules.”It cites enforcement of existing rules instead of answering who is blocking the new regulations or when a ban will come.
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 members in the House on this important issue.”It promises continued work with members on the issue without addressing the question about the regulations or a ban.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 64

2 of 10 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 to prevent youth vaping”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond working.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to work with members in the House”Committing to keep working with members states no concrete action or outcome.

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