Our Canada is an inclusive country, built by English - and French - speaking Canadians, together with our Aboriginal peoples, who were here first, and the millions who have come since from every corner of the world. And still they come-1 million people a year make inquiries about coming to Canada. |
Our first Prime Minister saw a country that would be known for its generosity of spirit. And so it is. |
Paul Martin has just ended his political career with great grace and dignity. |
Progressive Conservative candidates from Quebec want to exert real power in Ottawa, not simply be content with playing a secondary role. |
Quebecers have rarely in their history been better represented than they are right now-at the highest levels of the federal government. |
Since the end of the Second World War, our population has more than doubled to 27 million people. |
So even in countries where women have had the vote for a long time, they have to struggle against this broader social expectation that leadership is not a feminine quality, |
Some of you may have been hoping that today I would speak about Lucien Bouchard's latest economic theories. But I have decided to spare him for the time being: after all, he is a man. |
The man from the east end of Montreal who has worked all his life on the line should not be forced to accept handouts when the plant closes. He should be given the chance to retrain or to start his own business. He should be given every opportunity to continue to contribute to the community that he probably has spent his life helping to build. |
The world has changed profoundly since our programs were first established. |
There is a lot of talent here in Laredo. And we are happy to be a part of it. |
To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions. |
Too often, governments have operated in a vacuum, believing they could come up with some magic formula to which they have an exclusive patent. |
We all thought it was very funny and very well done. (But) Jim has no intention of leaving cartooning and becoming a rap star. |
We are well aware that there are customers who are in critical need of temporary assistance, and we want them to know that there is help available, |