I’d be prouder still to say I was Canada’s 10th woman prime minister.

For over 20 years, the federal and provincial governments have made enormous efforts employing a variety of approaches in an attempt to stimulate Montreal’s economy.

I believe it is time for new leadership that is able to leave the ’70s behind.

For people on social assistance, the loss of free dental care, prescription drugs and subsidized housing can greatly outweigh additional income from working. We’ve all heard the stories.

I know Quebecers don’t want to relive old battles; they prefer to build for the future.

There are certain things in gun control that have a certain public appeal, but when you’re legislating you need to look at the research on what works, what doesn’t, and what really has an impact, recognizing you’re never going to do away entirely with gun violence.

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.

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 election is not a time to discuss serious issues.

There's no evidence that registering guns reduces the level of gun violence. It's not that I don't think it's something worth doing, (but) it's something you do much later.