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Maggie Chi

Liberal on Health 2026-06-11

69 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Dean Allison (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians with documented, serious and permanent COVID-19 vaccine injuries have been waiting years for help. A government contractor was hired to provide that help. The government contractor got $54 million for little to no results. Two-thirds of that money went to administration and overhead. Only 252 out of tens of thousands of vaccine-injured people were given any help at all. On what day are the victims going to get their money?”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 72%Promise 28%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 50 wordsthe allegations against the previous vendor for the vaccine injury program were absolutely unacceptable. That is why we made the administration of the program internal, to ensure money is spent appropriately.¹ We have directed the Public Health Agency to alter the program to ensure all our dollars are spent correctly, ²Promise · 19 wordsand we look forward to working with members across the House to make sure vulnerable Canadians are looked after.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

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

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 46

4 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 “the allegations against the previous vendor for the vaccine injury program were absolutely unacceptable.”It acknowledges concerns about the vendor but does not address when victims will receive their money.
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 “That is why we made the administration of the program internal, to ensure money is spent appropriately.”It describes changes to program administration, not the timing of payments to victims.
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 have directed the Public Health Agency to alter the program to ensure all our dollars are spent correctly,”It concerns ensuring dollars are spent correctly, not the date victims will be compensated.
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 look forward to working with members across the House to make sure vulnerable Canadians are looked after.”It offers future cooperation on the program without answering when victims will get their money.

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 · 68

1 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 look forward to working with members across the House”A commitment to future cooperation with no actor, date, measure, or success condition.

Claims · 2

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“we made the administration of the program internal”The government moved administration of the vaccine injury support program in-house from a contractor.search
2“We have directed the Public Health Agency to alter the program”The government directed the Public Health Agency of Canada to change the vaccine injury support program.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20