If I've tried to bring anything to federal politics, it's the idea that hope and optimism should be at their heart.

So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.

Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move forward.

Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me.

Always have a dream that will outlast your lifetime.

I think Paul Martin doesn't mean what he says. He said he would clear this sort of thing up and he didn't do it.

The responsibility of a minister is to step aside when there is a criminal investigation of the department. That protects the propriety of Parliament and of responsible government.