True creative cities produce the legacy of an idea that does what funding cannot do: to foster.

A city without passion is just a city of artistic events.

The true measure of a city is its soul. This is the restless energy that doesn't wait for political leadership.

True creative cities produce the legacy of an idea that does what funding cannot do: to foster.

A city's greatness is manifest in a people confident in their ability to take risks, to encounter

I am honoured to have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of my esteemed colleague and fellow poet Mr. Dennis Lee, it will be with pride and passion that I carry forward the mandate of the Poet Laureate position for the City of Toronto and its residents.

In the future, all cities will be distinguished by one thing only. The nature of their enthusiasm.