I've always been clear, I support the traditional definition of marriage.

I think because we're such a trading nation, I think Canadians understand that first and foremost we're part of the global economy.

We've got to see a state where the Afghan government can handle its own day-to-day security.

Our government has been in a surplus position up until this year. We should be able to recover to a surplus position shortly, as quickly as the economy recovers. So, we're able to do the kind of stimulus that you see in the United States without deteriorating our debt position in the long-term.

Whether Canada ends up with one national government or two governments or 10 governments, the Canadian people will require less government no matter what the constitutional status or arrangement of any future country may be.

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

The fact of the matter is, we have the strongest banking system in the world.