Don't tell me what's in the Red Book. I wrote the goddamned thing. And I know that it's a lot of crap.

Every Canadian who wants to learn should have the opportunity to do so.

The people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens its doors to include all, regardless of their differences; a country that respects all, regardless of their differences; a country that demands equality for all, regardless of their differences.

As a people, we know what we can do, we know how to do it, and we just want to get on with it. How? By ensuring that Canada's place in the world is one of influence and pride.

In Canada, women's rights are a vital part of our effort to build a society of real equality - not just for some, but for all Canadians. A society in which women no longer encounter discrimination nor are shut out from opportunities open to others

At a moment that comes rarely in the life of a country. It is a time when destiny is ours to hold.

Put simply, we must always remember that separate but equal is not equal.