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

Toronto is a city that has yet to fall in love with itself.

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

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.

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

A city's art must give the impression that art is as indispensable a thing as water, or food.

When civic leaders are in love with their cities they are listened to; they are credible.