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Kim Campbell quotes

Canadian Statesman March 10, 1947

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To suggest that Quebecers willingly give up the chance to exercise fully their influence within the federal government would be to betray the historical role Quebec has always played in Confederation, and to undermine the legitimacy of their pride and ambitions. Kim Campbell
An increasing number of Canadians must juggle the demands of work with the need to care for children, or for family members who are ill or too frail to care for themselves. Our programs have simply not kept pace with these societal changes. Kim Campbell
Governments allocate enormous resources for social programs. And it is true that for many years we have had one of the best social service systems in the world. Yet we are still incapable of meeting the needs of tens of thousands of Canadian families. Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell quote: "I believe it is time for new leadership that is able to leave..."
I believe it is time for new leadership that is able to leave the '70s behind. Kim Campbell
In all modesty, we must admit that governments are not always the best doctors when it comes to diagnosing economic ailments and prescribing the right treatment. Kim Campbell
Some of you may have been hoping that today I would speak about Lucien Bouchard's latest economic theories. But I have decided to spare him for the time being: after all, he is a man. Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell quote: "The world has changed profoundly since our programs were first..."
The world has changed profoundly since our programs were first established. Kim Campbell
For people on social assistance, the loss of free dental care, prescription drugs and subsidized housing can greatly outweigh additional income from working. We've all heard the stories. Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell quote: "Canadians want to see real hope restored, not false hopes raised."
Canadians want to see real hope restored, not false hopes raised. Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell quote: "We Canadians are not given as a people to great patriotic..."
We Canadians are not given as a people to great patriotic displays. Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell quote: "For too many, to work means having less income."
For too many, to work means having less income. Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell quote: "I believe that Canadians have the common sense to see that a..."
I believe that Canadians have the common sense to see that a better future cannot be built on fragmentation. Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell quote: "Since the end of the Second World War, our population has more..."
Since the end of the Second World War, our population has more than doubled to 27 million people. Kim Campbell
Despite our high rate of unemployment, 300,000 jobs go unfilled largely because many of the unemployed lack the skills needed today as a result of technological progress. Kim Campbell
Kim Campbell quote: "I have always believed governments must adapt to the needs of..."
I have always believed governments must adapt to the needs of the people, not the other way around. Kim Campbell

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