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

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.

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

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.

Ontario’s colleges and universities offer our young people life-changing opportunities. With an education, you can go anywhere and do anything. I am so impressed with the way our postsecondary students are engaging in their communities, and I am inspired by their hope and optimism. They are not the leaders of tomorrow – they are leaders today.

In the same way we have a long-term plan for building roads, we have to have a long term plan to build transit.

Women don't seek power for its own sake, but to make a difference and overcome each challenge