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Matt Strauss

Conservative on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-06-08

137 words · 11 sentences · 11 clauses

Following a speech by Maggie Chi (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, as the minister has stated, any future funding must align with Canada Health Infoway’s mandate and deliver value for Canadians. That means supporting the modernization of Canada’s health care system and improving how health information is shared across the country. Our government will remain focused on making sure Canadians have access to a modern, connected health care system that works for them.”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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

Claims 87%The question 13%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 119 wordsI asked several very specific questions. I asked whether Canada Health Infoway is independent or not.¹ I asked whether the Minister of Health has oversight on its funding or not.² I asked whether the Minister of Health has the power to fire the CEO of Canada Health Infoway or not.³ I have asked whether the minister would come to health committee to explain these things in more detail.⁴ The member did not answer even one of those questions. It is 11 p.m.⁵ It costs money to keep the chamber open. Tens of thousands of people voted for me so I could ask these questions.⁶ Tens of thousands of people voted for the member so she could answer these questions.⁷Off point The question · 18 wordsWhy will she not just answer them and respect the House, respect the Speaker and respect the mace?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 4 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 · 63

4 of 4 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 speech it follows.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is 11 p.m.”About the late hour of the sitting, not the Infoway question or the comment.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It costs money to keep the chamber open.”About the cost of keeping the chamber open, not the Infoway question or the comment.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Tens of thousands of people voted for me so I could ask these questions.”About the member’s own electorate, not the Infoway question or the comment.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Tens of thousands of people voted for the member so she could answer these questions.”About the parliamentary secretary’s electorate, not the Infoway question or the comment.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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 · 7

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“I asked whether Canada Health Infoway is independent or not”Matt Strauss asked in the House whether Canada Health Infoway is independent.search
2“I asked whether the Minister of Health has oversight on its funding or not”Matt Strauss asked in the House whether the Minister of Health has oversight over Canada Health Infoway’s funding.search
3“I asked whether the Minister of Health has the power to fire the CEO of Canada Health Infoway or not”Matt Strauss asked in the House whether the Minister of Health has the power to fire the CEO of Canada Health Infoway.search
4“whether the minister would come to health committee to explain these things in more detail”Matt Strauss asked whether the Minister of Health would come to the health committee to explain these matters in more detail.search
5“It is 11 p.m.”This exchange took place at 11 p.m. during the June 8, 2026 sitting.search
6“Tens of thousands of people voted for me”Tens of thousands of people voted for Matt Strauss in his riding.search
7“Tens of thousands of people voted for the member”Tens of thousands of people voted for Maggie Chi in her riding.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20