“The people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens it...” — Paul Martin Quote

“The people of Canada have worked hard to build a country that opens its doors to include all, regardless of their differences; a country that respects all, regardless of their differences; a country that demands equality for all, regardless of their differences.”

“I got a call from a group saying they'd like to have a roundtable with the reserve next door, and would I help to set it up. I said, 'Sure, what's the name of the chief?' I asked, 'Do you know any members of the band council?' They didn't.”

“I had - and have - huge respect for John Crow.”

“Equality and prosperity shouldn't be seen as enemies of each other, but as partners. One reinforces the other.”

“There needs to be radical development in equality law to create the environment to allow women to stay in work.”

“As minister for business and minister for women and equalities, it is clear to me that promoting equality of opportunity simply makes good business sense.”