I would also argue... that we are, by inclination and in terms of our history, we are small 'l' liberals, we Canadians.

Our generation has taken to the cosmetic use of pesticides and I think, perhaps unwittingly, not fully understanding the dangers it represents to ourselves and, most importantly, to our children.

When we talk about the minimum wage, we have to ask ourselves what it is that we owe both our workers and employers. I think clearly we owe them fairness.

The baby boom is about to become a patient boom.

It has been an incredible honour and privilege to serve Ontarians as their premier.

So I am, in fact, very optimistic about the future of my federal party.