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.

There's no evidence that registering guns reduces the level of gun violence. It's not that I don't think it's something worth doing, (but) it's something you do much later.

I know Quebecers don't want to relive old battles; they prefer to build for the future.

For too many, to work means having less income.

There are certain things in gun control that have a certain public appeal, but when you're legislating you need to look at the research on what works, what doesn't, and what really has an impact, recognizing you're never going to do away entirely with gun violence

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

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