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In a debate about healthcare, two Liberal MPs discussed their National Strategy for Eye Care Act, a government plan to coordinate on eye health issues. The rest of the debate was taken up by irrelevant personal congratulations and partisan bickering unrelated to the healthcare topic at hand.

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Hon. Judy A. Sgro

Liberal
“I want to remind everyone that my bill passed. Tell us what else you're doing to spend against vision problems.”
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Hon. Marjorie Michel

Liberal
“I want Canadians to know the Liberal government is working on eye care. The member's bill helped us create a big strategy with lots of partners. Good job.”
Our translation 68% shorter