Social unrest and protectionism are the two major risks of the world economic crisis.
Christine LagardeUnless we take action on climate change, future generations will be roasted, toasted, fried and grilled.
Christine LagardeWe draw many benefits from globalization that people take for granted. Poverty has been reduced massively around the world. If you look at the Chinese numbers, it is quite mind-boggling: 700 million people taken out of poverty in a matter of 40 years, the poverty rate having moved from over 30 per cent from hardly six per cent now. That would not have happened if there had not been globalization.
Christine LagardeWhen you think of a safe and solid arbitration place, you think of Switzerland, Sweden, Canada. Those attributes may be associated with clichรฉs, but I think they resonate with a lot of people and they are a solid base for Canada to co-operate and help others.
Christine Lagarde