We plan to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding the preparation of the budget. We also plan to open up the process of government appointments.

I believe that Canadians have the common sense to see that a better future cannot be built on fragmentation.

For people on social assistance, the loss of free dental care, prescription drugs and subsidized housing can greatly outweigh additional income from working. We've all heard the stories.

I have always believed governments must adapt to the needs of the people, not the other way around.

We now know that unity, the cornerstone of Canada's greatness and prosperity, is above all a matter of emotion and reason for every citizen.

Quebecers have rarely in their history been better represented than they are right now - at the highest levels of the federal government.

For over 20 years, the federal and provincial governments have made enormous efforts employing a variety of approaches in an attempt to stimulate Montreal's economy.