Things fell into place and there was an opportunity for fresh leadership. And - I was - I was successful.

Every time, every time a tourist or an immigrant or a refugee shows up in another country there's a security risk.

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

Canada has some very, very dark histories, from internments to turning away the St. Louis and the Komagata Maru, but none is darker than our abject failure to respect rights, the spirit and intent of the original treaties with First Nations, Métis Nation, and Inuit peoples. We have to transform that relationship.

The way to build a strong future is by both protecting the environment and creating good jobs.

My father taught me many things. Two of them come to mind right now: Stay true to your values. You can compromise on policies, but not your fundamental values or else you will get lost in the world of politics. The second thing is to listen to whoever you are talking to. People in your street, other politicians, company heads and workers. Learn from them.

I look at what I have as a challenge and I could list a whole bunch of different challenges. And I choose not to be daunted by any of them.