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Marjorie Michel

Liberal on Health 2026-10-08

69 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Abdelhaq Sari (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, in these difficult, unprecedented times, Canadians’ creativity and genius must not be held in check by red tape. Our government was supposed to make that happen, and it did. Earlier this year, we modernized the clinical trials framework, attracted $3.3 billion in investments in the process, and saved the pharmaceutical industry $16 million. That is what we were supposed to do. I have a question for the Minister of Health. What other measures is the government taking to unleash Canadian creativity?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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

Thanks 19%Claims 81%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordsI want to thank the member for calling attention to this important work.Thanks Claims · 56 wordsIndeed, yesterday, we introduced Bill S-7, the cutting red tape for all Canadians act.¹ This bill will help Canadians spend less time on paperwork by making rules and regulations clearer and, most of all, more efficient. By limiting red tape and bureaucracy, we ensure that the government is meeting the expectations of all Canadians more effectively.Vague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

1 of 2 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 want to thank the member for calling attention to this important work.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 60

1 of 2 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 ensure that the government is meeting the expectations of all Canadians more effectively”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond a subjective standard of meeting expectations.

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“yesterday, we introduced Bill S-7, the cutting red tape for all Canadians act”The government introduced Bill S-7, the cutting red tape for all Canadians act, in the Senate on October 7, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19