Canadian - Statesman | March 10, 1947 -
Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.
Kim Campbell
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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.
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Despite our high rate of unemployment, 300,000 jobs go unfilled largely because many of the unemployed lack the skills needed today as a result of technological progress.
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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.
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I believe that Canadians have the common sense to see that a better future cannot be built on fragmentation.
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On the same day I was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada, I announced the most sweeping reform ever undertaken in the structure of our federal government.
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Government cannot and must not replace private initiative.
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I believe it is time for new leadership that is able to leave the '70s behind.
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For too many, to work means having less income.
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There is no greater honour than to serve Canadians.
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I have always believed governments must adapt to the needs of the people, not the other way around.
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I know Quebecers don't want to relive old battles; they prefer to build for the future.
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