I have said explicitly from day one when I announced this policy in, I believe, November of 2011, that I and our government oppose the idea of banning the wearing of the niqab in public.

It's easier for opposition members to condemn the government at the drop of a hat if they don't understand.

Rural Alberta is a lot less homogeneous than it used to be, partly because of my immigration policies.

Sometimes the government has to answer questions with ambiguous language.

I thought very seriously having something more like a normal life where I might have my weekends and evenings off, and be able to read and have a more robust personal life.

For members who have only ever been in government, the negativity and aggressiveness of the opposition is easy to caricature.

I do believe there is absolutely space for legitimate debate in a liberal democracy about immigration selection, screening and integration.

Sometimes there are no good choices for government.

I think I've chosen the right path.

Finally, as I've said, this is - why are you talking about Jewish women's wigs and people wearing turbans? That has nothing whatsoever to do with niqab.

I think very few people in Canada are seeking - to regulate any public expressions of individuals' religions.

My tomb shall be in a spot where the north wind may scatter roses over it.

When Tana was six, vampires were Muppets, endlessly counting, or cartoon villains in black cloaks with red polyester lining.

What is your quest in life?

One is always enthralled, I think, when a young writer you're just beginning to read and comprehend dies.

Mexican food is one of the best culinary experiences that people can have.

In friendship, as well as in love, the mind is often the dupe of the heart.

Those who can bear all can dare all.

People who are difficult, whether they're getting their $10 million or $10,000, are going to be difficult no matter what. It really just depends on the person.

People who are well represented at trial do not get the death penalty.

He was old and wise, which meant tired and disappointed.