These will be a great help in shaping the budget measures provide real insights into the hopes and concerns of read more

These will be a great help in shaping the budget measures provide real insights into the hopes and concerns of Canadians from all provinces and territories.

I've experienced (more times than I like to admit) avoiding slightly uncomfortable conversations with others I should have had on read more

I've experienced (more times than I like to admit) avoiding slightly uncomfortable conversations with others I should have had on the front end and then endured much more excruciating ones on the back end.

When your child is missing, you're so aware that every minute counts. I know the issuing of the AMBER Alert read more

When your child is missing, you're so aware that every minute counts. I know the issuing of the AMBER Alert played a role in our daughter's safe return. It's better to have [the system] conceived and in place and working for us. So many people called us during those terrifying hours and wanted to help. The AMBER Alert system enables friends and even complete strangers to do that.

It's tough when you break down like that in the seventh.

It's tough when you break down like that in the seventh.

Price-gouging consumers for essential goods and services by uncaring businesses during this major storm will result in quick action by read more

Price-gouging consumers for essential goods and services by uncaring businesses during this major storm will result in quick action by my office because people could be in dire need and suffering,

Affliction is a school of virtue; it corrects levity, and interrupts the confidence of sinning.

Affliction is a school of virtue; it corrects levity, and interrupts the confidence of sinning.

Painting is just like a guy playing an instrument; it's something to look forward to the next day. When I read more

Painting is just like a guy playing an instrument; it's something to look forward to the next day. When I was painting in Dixon, I was out of the place . . . and I made some money selling paintings.

We suffered a 5- to -6 percent loss in business till Saturday as an impact of the Aug. 17 occurrence,

We suffered a 5- to -6 percent loss in business till Saturday as an impact of the Aug. 17 occurrence,

In 1998-99, enterprise software companies were actually harmed by shift to Internet computing because they didn't have products to offer read more

In 1998-99, enterprise software companies were actually harmed by shift to Internet computing because they didn't have products to offer in that category. They are now just beginning to enjoy the product cycle in Internet-architected software. In addition, there is a broad shift to e-business throughout the economy and a heightened appreciation of the value of e-commerce.