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.

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

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.

And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world's environment. We can restore our good name in the world.

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

I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world.

Always have a dream that will outlast your lifetime.