Connecting with Canadians isn't about what you say, it's about what you're listening to. It's about what you understand.
Justin TrudeauI was raised with pretty thick skin. And I think people are hungry for politicians who aren't afraid to say what they think and mean it.
Justin TrudeauTrade is good for the economy. Trade creates growth. The problem is that it creates growth but it does not think about distribution of the benefits of that growth.
Justin TrudeauThe big frustration for me is that people are growing so cynical about politics that you see them basically shrug and say, "Oh, yeah. Who cares that Harper is shutting down debate? Who cares that he's building prisons, and everything? All the politicians are the same so why should we be outraged about one rather than the other?" And my point is Canadians need to wake up. This is not the Canada they'd recognize if they looked closely.
Justin TrudeauAs prime minister, Canadians expect me to do two things: To stand up for Canadian interests and project Canadian values; and to have a good, constructive relationship with our largest trading partner and closest neighbor, the United States. Those two things are not incompatible. It requires a very deliberate strategy and approach, but I think we've done that.
Justin Trudeau