I think there's not much patience for organized labour, period, public or private sector.

There is a temptation in politics to look for simplistic slogans and to play the game in a way that looks like you're a savvy politician.

I came to politics later in life so I bring a different life experience to it.

People need to see where their dollars are going and what infrastructure is being built.

When our young people can find meaningful work, we all benefit. This youth jobs strategy would help connect youth with careers they can build on and equip them with the skills they need to thrive in today's global economy.

In every election homophobia has been part of the landscape and in every campaign I've been able to become connected enough to my constituents that they know who I am and that I can be elected on my merits.

One of the really positive things about minority government is that there is the necessity to broker policy positions. What happens is you get a hybrid of what a single party might do. And I don't think that is a bad thing.