Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world.

You can wait forever for perfect conditions or you can make do with what you have.

To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don't be discouraged that my own journey hasn't gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope.

Canadians can get Parliament working again. Here's how to do that: elect more New Democrats.

Are we allowed to sing? I imagine that at times, it might improve the tone of the debate.

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.

There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from our collective wealth, and the changes necessary to build a more inclusive and generous Canada. I believe in you.