If inflation is the genie, then deflation is the ogre that must be fought decisively.

We would not be enjoying those cellphones and those tablets at the price where they are had it not been for globalization, both in terms of trade and in terms of constant technological innovation.

Social unrest and protectionism are the two major risks of the world economic crisis.

The difficulty that negotiators have is often based on the cultural difference that various countries have.

When you think of a safe and solid arbitration place, you think of Switzerland, Sweden, Canada. Those attributes may be associated with clichés, but I think they resonate with a lot of people and they are a solid base for Canada to co-operate and help others.

I'm very much a believer that it's action that matters much more so than, you know, the flurry of political promises and statements and slogans that are used during political campaigns.

I think I have a male side about me and you have a female side about you. It's a question of repressing or not.