It's the government's obligation to look really to the third parties to get the support to govern.

The Leader of the Opposition's constitutional obligation - the obligation to Parliament - it's the reason we did the merger! - is to make sure Canadians have an alternative for government.

It really is up to Mr. Layton to decide how long he's prepared to support the Liberal Party and its waste and corruption.

I've always been clear, I support the traditional definition of marriage.

We'll support the government on issues if it's essential to the country but our primary responsibility is not to prop up the government, our responsibility is to provide an opposition and an alternative government for Parliament and for Canadians.

The Leader of the Opposition's constitutional obligation - the obligation to Parliament - it's the reason we did the merger! - is to make sure Canadians have an alternative for government.