The important point today is that the government of Ontario was a very effective catalyst in bringing the parties together,

The truth is, though, that while I'm away from my responsibilities at Finance, I get more opportunities to talk to students.

I love my job, ... And I hope that some day, one of you in this group will be elected to government somewhere.

I have not been involved in Royal Group for over two years now; I've not been involved in the Sorbara Group for over two years now, so I feel very comfortable that I am not the subject of the investigation,

As we stated in the 2005 budget, the deficit will be eliminated no later than 2008-09, or a year earlier, in 2007-08, if the reserve is not required,

This deal . . . will mean a strong steel company in Hamilton and will mean a viable pension plan.

This deal ... will mean a strong steel company in Hamilton and will mean a viable pension plan.

A devastating mistake has been made, ... I want to tell you that I intend to get to the bottom of that.

Our advisors informed you on July 27, 2005, that the plan outline does not meet the province's stated objectives for a successful Stelco restructuring and, therefore, is not acceptable to us.

These results demonstrate a strong economy in Ontario and our commitment to strong financial management. As we stated in the 2005 budget, the deficit will be eliminated no later than 2008-09, or a year earlier, in 2007-08, if the reserve is not required,