Famous Quotes & Sayings

Margaret Atwood

Canada was built on dead beavers.

Paul Cellucci

We are also looking to Canada as we continue to integrate the North American energy market.

Margaret Mahy

Canadians are Americans with no Disneyland.

Stephane Dion

In fact, the government of Canada wants to be a partner, when we decide together that some projects would gain to be funded by the two governments together. It's what we need to have,

Derek Jeter

I guess that was a big home run for us, huh? I'll have to find that game (Mexico-Canada) on some satellite somewhere. No, I don't think I'll be at the game.

Clara Hughes

I think all of us fundamentally hope it has an effect on the youth of Canada, because all of us were inspired by Olympics past.

Tom Ridge

Clearly, Canada is not going to send troops to Iraq. That's just a fact and you've made that decision ... so that's off the table. But maybe we re-engage on softwood, re-engage on missile defense. It's an opportunity.

Being Canadian, we get excited about it. We take a lot of pride in wearing the Canada jersey. A lot of us were stoked for it. We have a chance to surprise some people.

I probably fly twice a week, within Canada and the States.

International investors will always look for surpluses. If Canada continues to run surpluses, the fiscal program and a good economy and commodity prices will keep a luster on the Canadian dollar.

Jack Layton

If you want a progressive (member of Parliament), a New Democrat, one who will fight for change, then you have to vote New Democrat. It's that simple. In order to have the Canada you want, you have to vote for the Canada you want.

Before Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949, there was the same sort of talk of young men sacrificing their lives so that a country might grow - that somehow it had been a great nation-building success for Newfoundland.

By no means is Jay at the same level as Scott as far as experience. But his skating was a factor. Also the fact that he's played well for Team Canada at the World Championships and played well at the World Cup when he was called upon. He made a great impression.

Wayne Gretzky

But you know it's time to move forward. We will invite him to our training camp. He's an elite player and I expect him to have a great year and be part of Team Canada come February in Italy.

John Taylor

He's a natural to be speaking on this. In this area, Canada has been helpful in the debate.

Canada still looks great, the fundamentals are still quite positive.

Canada should be ashamed. Our team is there as peaceful observers and they should not have to fear for their safety.

Canada seems to be getting support from strengthening commodity prices.

Tucker Carlson

Canada needs the United States for trade and a lot of reasons. Without the U.S., Canada is Honduras, but colder and much less interesting. I think that makes -- the dependency makes Canadians understandably resentful.

Stephane Dion

Canada must be a leader of climate change, ... It's important for us, for our north, for our role in the world.

Canada may even regain G7 leadership by the end of this period.

Canada is more competitive than Jamaica and my goal was to prove to the world that I could be good at something.

Canada is essentially a market made up of some major regions that have significant differences, and that doesn't look like it's going to be changing. So if marketers aren't looking at the trends now, they definitely should be.

Brad Richards

Canada is Canada. We all talk about how we could have two teams and we probably could. We all know the next three months of the NHL season will tell the tale.

Canada is a more mature market. Here, we can be all about speed and quality, and look to differentiate products in a way that creates new value.

Canada has to take a stand, ... When it comes to negotiating with the United States, power seems to win out every day, every time.

Canada has proven we are a force to reckon with in the sliding sports of bobsleigh and skeleton. Since the 2002 Games, we have accumulated more than 90 World Cup medals.

Canada has a Third World in its front yard and back alleys. That is a national tragedy and an international embarrassment.

Canada has a Third World in its front yard and back alleys,

Michael Chambers

Canada has a strong history of medal success in all three sports and the removal of these sports may diminish our overall medal count at future Pan American Games,

Pierre Pettigrew

Canada has always claimed our sovereignty over Hans Island. Denmark does the same. We have to dig out maps of 40 years ago and this sort of thing. ... We will take the time it takes in resolving it in a mature way.

Pierre Pettigrew

Canada has always been a strong supporter of China's accession to the WTO, ... We look forward to playing a constructive role in helping complete China's accession.

Paul Gross

Canada gave her all in this war and I think that our understanding of what it means to be Canadian was actually forged in the crucible of the western front, ... And yet, mysteriously, our cinematic record is all but silent on this subject.