For years governments have been promising more than they can deliver, and delivering more than they can afford.

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.

Since one never knows what will be the line of advance, it is always most rash to condemn what is not quite in the fashion of the moment.

It's very clear that we are going to have 10 different [abortion] laws and that we are going to have these laws made by judges

The fact is the statements are perfectly consistent, but more importantly, I don't have all the facts.

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

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