Canadians know that our difficulties will not be resolved overnight. They are tired of politicians who pretend they will be.

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.

If you never encounter anything in your community that offends you, then you are not living in a free society.

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.

In all modesty, we must admit that governments are not always the best doctors when it comes to diagnosing economic ailments and prescribing the right treatment.

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

Our first Prime Minister saw a country that would be known for its generosity of spirit. And so it is.