Hey, on a given day, a championship team can lose. We just happened to have a very bad second half.

Gerard brings the best of liberalism, of fiscal responsibility and social justice. He knows the balance of independent freedom and collective responsibility. In short, Gerard is a true Liberal, a Liberal of ideas, values and a history of action.

I'm looking forward to holding them to account. The role reversal will be a little bit of fun.

This is great news for the Canadian people, who have been voicing their concern over the length of this dispute.

Canadians, cabinet ministers, Parliamentarians - they want their CBC to be operating.

I'm locking the door. . .I intend to keep them there,