Ideas are always more important than money.

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.

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

Ideas are always more important than money.

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. 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.

Politics matters. Ideas matter. Democracy matters, because all of us need to be able to make a difference.