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Maggie Chi

Liberal on Medical Assistance in Dying 2026-10-30

100 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Judy A. Sgro (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, throughout the spring, the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying heard from witnesses who included doctors, psychiatrists and many patient groups. Their testimony confirmed that provinces and territories were not ready for medical assistance in dying to be offered in cases where mental illness was the sole underlying condition. Can the parliamentary secretary tell us how this perspective is reflected in the medical assistance in dying safeguards act?”

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 23%Promise 44%Claims 33%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 23 wordsI would like to thank the hon. member for Humber River—Black Creek for her thoughtful perspective and contributions to this very important subject.Thanks Promise · 19 wordsOur government will always support our provincial and territorial partners in developing and delivering health care, including end-of-life care.Partly on point Claims · 33 wordsThat is why the MAID safeguards act reflects what we have heard and why it would ensure that mental illness cannot be the sole underlying condition for someone requesting medical assistance in dying.¹² Promise · 25 wordsMAID is a deeply personal issue for many Canadians and we want to ensure that we have protection in place for our most vulnerable people.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

1 of 3 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 would like to thank the hon. member for Humber River—Black Creek for her thoughtful perspective and contributions to this very important subject.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 66

2 of 3 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 “Our government will always support our provincial and territorial partners in developing and delivering health care, including end-of-life care.”The clause speaks to the government’s support for provincial health care development without answering how the specific safeguards address the question raised.
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 “MAID is a deeply personal issue for many Canadians and we want to ensure that we have protection in place for our most vulnerable people.”The statement expresses general support for protections for vulnerable people regarding MAID, but does not address the specific safeguards or committee findings asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 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“the MAID safeguards act reflects what we have heard”The MAID safeguards act reflects testimony heard regarding provincial readiness for medical assistance in dying.search
2“ensure that mental illness cannot be the sole underlying condition for someone requesting medical assistance in dying”The MAID safeguards act ensures that mental illness cannot be the sole underlying condition for an MAID request.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31