We Canadians are not given as a people to great patriotic displays. |
We have to define and put into practice a better, more coherent and effective policy on income security. |
We know that massive injections of public funds are neither possible nor desirable. |
We live in tough times, and Canadians have some tough questions for government. They want clear answers. They are well beyond the glib, glad-handing of the past. |
We now know that unity, the cornerstone of Canada's greatness and prosperity, is above all a matter of emotion and reason for every citizen. |
We plan to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding the preparation of the budget. We also plan to open up the process of government appointments. |
Whether you come from Port Alberni on the West Coast as I do, or from Port-Cartier on the shores of the St. Lawrence, we all share the rare privilege of being citizens of one of the greatest countries in the world. |