Education is the cornerstone of a society, ... The most important investment we can make collectively and individually is in education. It amounts to an investment in the development of the province. |
Fuel prices are a global issue that our government cannot control, but we recognize that there are people who are more greatly affected by rising prices, and it is important for us to provide some relief, |
I am very pleased that Elizabeth has accepted to take on this challenge, ... She has built a long career as an advocate for New Brunswick children, seniors and families. We are very pleased that she will be leading this new and challenging agency. |
It certainly fits in well with New Brunswick's Prosperity Plan, which emphasizes the development of strategic infrastructure to improve competitiveness, and facilitate the movement of people, goods, and services to national and international markets. |
It's possible to have a first transfer at the level of post-secondary education and skills training which could be a first important step to solve that problem of the fiscal imbalance. That's exactly what we're going to tell Mr. Harper. |
Knowing there is a federal election coming up, there are two big issues we want resolved before the federal election, |
One is post-secondary education, which is a top priority for Canadians, and the second is the whole issue of equalization and making sure this part of the country is treated fairly according to the Constitution. |
She should tell Canadians her views since anyone who is representing the Queen as head of state should support a unified Canada, |
The blockade is not acceptable and must end immediately, |
The RCMP has the full support of the government to proceed forcefully. |
The RCMP have the mandate to enforce the law, and it's clear that the government has indicated to the RCMP, that we're fully supporting of their efforts to enforce the law, |
There is enormous pent-up demand for infrastructure improvements at our universities and community colleges, ... We're talking about hundreds of millions of dollars just for that work. |
There's no doubt it's going to be part of the campaign, but there are other issues to be dealt with, including prosperity, job creation and health care. |
They don't see the importance of post secondary training and learning and perhaps they are focused too much on short-term issues, |
Unfortunately, I am losing a very competent press secretary who made a mistake and owned up to his mistake. |