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Adjournment Proceedings

Adjournment Proceedings

Conservative MP Matt Strauss asked Liberal MP Maggie Chi about the independence and oversight of Canada Health Infoway, a government-funded non-profit. Strauss repeatedly pressed for clear yes-or-no answers on specifics like the health minister's power over the CEO. Chi mostly talked around the questions, pivoting to government talking points on modernizing health data sharing and accusing Strauss of obstruction at committee. As usual, not a ton came out of late-night Adjournment Proceedings.

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Maggie Chi

Liberal
“I'm saying nice things about helping people and modernizing healthcare. I'm not going to give a clear answer about what happened at PrescribeIT or who is responsible.”
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Maggie Chi

Liberal
“I'm filling time by bringing up something else to avoid the question asked.”
Our translation 85% shorter