There is no greater honour than to serve Canadians.

[When criticized for appearing bare-shouldered Madonna-like at a banquet:] A comparison between Madonna and me is a comparison between a strapless evening gown and a gownless evening strap.

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.

The election is not a time to discuss serious issues.

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

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.

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.