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

For me, unemployment and poverty in the Greater Montreal area is not mainly a problem of structure, or design, or statistics. It is a profoundly human situation.

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.

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

Government cannot and must not replace private initiative.

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

Religion gets in the way of morality.