Government should support and defend its key industries through good policies, rather than what sometimes makes for good politics.

All lasting change is incremented, based on unfolding traditions and developing institutions. Revolutionary upheavals may change how the world looks but seldom changes the way the world works. Lasting historical change comes not through tidal waves but through the irresistible creeping tide.

The trouble with radicals is that they only read radical literature, and the trouble with conservatives is that they don't read anything

The one thing sure about politics is that what goes up comes down and what goes down often comes up.

Financial services companies, which account for one-third of the index, continue to support the S&P/TSX with higher earnings and dividend increases.

I certainly support suspending the discussions,