Religion gets in the way of morality.

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

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.

To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions.

The election is not a time to discuss serious issues.

On the same day I was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada, I announced the most sweeping reform ever undertaken in the structure of our federal government.

I'd be prouder still to say I was Canada's 10th woman prime minister.