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Maggie Chi

Liberal on Health 2026-06-12

65 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Helena Konanz (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, 300 million tax dollars were wasted on PrescribeIT. Liberal members of the health committee have refused every request to answer why or how. The Minister of Health and the CEO must testify. Canadians want to know how their tax dollars were wasted on this boondoggle. Will the Liberal minister agree it is time to stop the secrets, keep the cameras on and investigate PrescribeIT in public?”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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Claims 86%Promise 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 56 wordsas the member knows, the minister has answered this question many times in question period and many times during committee work.¹Off point We have been very open and transparent. Infoway has dismissed the CEO.² We supported that decision. We are also reviewing the Infoway mandate to make sure it aligns with opening up health data for Canadians.³ Promise · 9 wordsThe funding decision will be made after the review.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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

1 of 1 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “as the member knows, the minister has answered this question many times in question period and many times during committee work.”Says the question has been asked and answered before, not the request to testify in public.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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 · 3

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“the minister has answered this question many times in question period and many times during committee work”The Health Minister has answered questions about PrescribeIT many times in question period and during committee work.search
2“Infoway has dismissed the CEO”Infoway has dismissed its CEO.search
3“We are also reviewing the Infoway mandate”The government is reviewing the Infoway mandate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20