It's the idea that we just have to go along, we can't change it, things won't change. I think that's the sad part, the sad reality traditional parties have bred in parts of Atlantic Canada.

You've got to remember that west of Winnipeg the ridings the Liberals hold are dominated by people who are either recent Asian immigrants or recent migrants from eastern Canada: people who live in ghettoes and who are not integrated into western Canadian society.

I believe very strongly that in this world you have to have values and you have to stand up for your interests and if you don't do those things you're not going to get anywhere.

There is a dependence in the region that breeds a culture of defeatism.

If Ottawa giveth, then Ottawa can taketh away.

As I constantly remind Canadians, there isnt really a Canadian economy anymore. It is a global economy.

First of all, I can't forget my first responsibility - which is to be the Leader of the Opposition and that's to provide an alternative government.