My legendary speaking career began right here on this stage.

It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when,

It represents a huge new opportunity here,

For 18 months, we had worked on something that mattered: a national system of early learning and child care. Then it was gone.

As kids we knew whatever Canada was then it would be far greater tomorrow. That is the Canada I see today. That was the Canada born into me. Long before I ever wore the jersey, I wore the jersey.

So, speed up the when.