Canada remains alienated from its allies, shut out of the reconstruction process to some degree, unable to influence events. There is no upside to the position Canada took.

As a religion, bilingualism is the god that failed. It has led to no fairness, produced no unity, and cost Canadian taxpayers untold millions.

Universality has been severely reduced: it is virtually dead as a concept in most areas of public policy.

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

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

The Leader of the Opposition's constitutional obligation - the obligation to Parliament - it's the reason we did the merger! - is to make sure Canadians have an alternative for government.

It was the removing of a regime that was hostile, that clearly had the intention of constructing weapons systems.