MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Maggie Chi

Liberal Don Valley North 45 statements translated

Chi, parliamentary secretary to the health minister, defends health files like the vaccine injury program, the end of PrescribeIT funding, pharmacare agreements and the MAID safeguards act. She argues mainly with open-ended commitments — “we will continue to work” — and often opens with thanks or tributes before getting to the point. When she does turn to figures, she uses them precisely, down to the riding.Written by AI from their statements. Updated 2026-10-31.

Average grade

B–

70 / 100 over 29 statements

Signal 76 / 100

Relevance 52 / 100

Respect 100 / 100

Clarity 76 / 100

Loses points more than most for A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.2.9 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.9 Thanks and tributes.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.0 Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.1.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.7 Loses points less than most for Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 29 of 45 statements graded so far.

Statements 45

Adjournment Proceedings · 2026-04-29

Adjournment Proceedings

In response to a question from Dan Mazier

“Our temporary health coverage for newcomers helps reduce pressure on our hospitals and emergency rooms. It provides care while people wait for provincial health insurance so they do not delay seeing a doctor. It is tightly managed, and asylum claims are down by almost two-thirds compared to last year.”

In response to a question from Dan Mazier

“Our program gives temporary health coverage to asylum seekers who do not qualify for provincial care. It covers urgent needs so small problems do not become expensive emergencies. It does not let people skip the line for medical care. We are adding fees and processing claims faster to save money and keep the program working.”

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians rightly expect public programs to be fair, responsible and sustainable. They expect that when people are seeking protection in Canada but are not eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance, the government manages that transition in a way that protects public health while maintaining the integrity of our health care system. That is the role of the interim federal health program, a program that has existed in some form since the 1940s. The IFHP provides temporary limited health coverage to certain migrants in Canada who are not eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance, including those who are waiting for a final decision on their asylum claims or for their removal to be safely carried out. The program exists to ensure access to urgent and essential services. Without it, vulnerable people may delay seeking care, which can lead to more serious health issues, higher costs later on and added pressure on emergency rooms and public health. That is why the program must be understood as both a public health measure and a system management tool. Let me be clear. The IFHP does not determine who is ahead or behind on health care wait-lists. Those decisions are made by provinces and territories based on medical needs. IFHP beneficiaries face the same wait times as all other residents. The IFHP provides health coverage, not faster or better access to health care. Moreover, the health needs of those seeking protection in Canada are important principles behind the program, and those who have filed asylum claims have the right to due process, which includes the right to appeal. The IFHP is tightly managed. All claims are monitored, audited and subject to integrity controls so that the program remains available only to those who qualify. Pressures on the IFHP are largely driven by higher asylum claim volumes and the length of time people remain in the system while awaiting a decision or removal. That is why our government has also taken action to reduce pressures on the asylum system. These actions are working. Comparing January and February 2024 to the same period this year, asylum claims are down by almost two-thirds, and with Bill C-12, we introduced new eligibility and efficiency improvements, which will reduce the time individuals rely on temporary federal support. We also announced co-payments in budget 2025 to help keep supplemental health care accessible for eligible beneficiaries while responsibly managing growing demand. This will support the long-term sustainability of the program as it continues providing essential support to current and future beneficiaries. The co-pays, set to come into effect on May 1, could result in approximately $126.8 million in savings in 2026-27 and $231.9 million onwards. In short, the responsible way forward is not to create confusion about who is ahead in line. Instead, we need to keep the IFHP targeted and well managed to avoid increasing the burden on our publicly funded health system while reducing pressures through stronger system integrity and faster processing. That is exactly what our government is doing.”

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Statements by Members · 2026-04-29

Career Colleges

“Career colleges are important for Canada. They quickly train people for jobs that need workers, like health care, trades, and tech. We must keep supporting them.”

Oral Questions · 2026-04-24

Health

In response to a question from Helena Konanz

“An earlier digital prescription system did not catch on, but we learned from it. We are working with the provinces and territories to find a better way forward. We will also help them share digital health records with this bill.”

In response to a question from Helena Konanz

“We ended the digital prescription program because not enough people used it. Instead, we introduced a bill to help different health technology systems work together and improve patient care.”