Connecting with Canadians isn't about what you say, it's about what you're listening to. It's about what you understand.

The world today is a very different one. Social media, which I use as a way of connecting with people, is something that my father never got to use. I'm not worried about defending my father's legacy. I'm very much worried about what the future holds.

The relationship between Canada and the United States serves as a model for the world. Our shared values, deep cultural ties, and strong integrated economies will continue to provide the basis for advancing our strong and prosperous partnership.

Our country's economy is strong, diversified, and resilient.

As 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.

I don't read the newspapers, I don't watch the news. I figure, if something important happens, someone will tell me.

Excluding citizens' voices from politics leads down a very bad path.