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Building Canada is about investing in our country’s future. It’s about a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and more prosperous communities.

Lest We Forget

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, in many ways, represents the future of our country. Your membership constitutes the fastest growing segment of Canadian society. The ‘Forgotten People,’ as you call your members, cannot be forgotten or ignored any longer.

Strong leadership delivers more than it promises, rather than promising more than it can deliver. So we promise Canadians simply this: a better Canada for all of us.

“I am pleased to announce the formation of an independent panel of eminent Canadians who will consider our options and provide expert non-partisan advice that will help parliamentarians make our decision”

Scientific inquiry and development are absolutely essential to Canada’s defence of its North, as they enhance our knowledge of, and presence in, the region. Like I’ve said so many times before, use it or lose it is the first principle of sovereignty.

Our two-track approach will be tough on drug crime and compassionate for victims. We’re simply not going to throw in the towel when the health and safety of our communities is at risk.

Under the Tax Back Guarantee our Government legislated in Budget 2007, every time we reduce the debt, the interest savings will go back in the pockets of hardworking Canadians – where it belongs.

Let me say at the outset how delighted I am to have this opportunity to address the Council on Foreign Relations. There is no better forum, no organization more respected or influential than the Council when the subject matter is the intricate, complex world of foreign policy.

The board and advisory committee members represent the best people in the mental health field in Canada today. Their work will improve quality of life for Canadians and their families dealing with mental illness.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today presented a new Ministry which will continue to lead Canada’s New Government through the next phase of its mandate.

Canada is blessed with magnificent geography from coast to coast to coast, but none more spectacular than Nahanni Park.

We are a country of the Americas. Re-engagement in our hemisphere is a critical international priority for our Government.

Canada is committed to playing a bigger role in the Caribbean and the Americas.

With leading-edge technology and abundant supplies of grains, oilseeds, and other feedstocks, Canada is uniquely positioned to become a global leader in the production of biofuels.