For me, unemployment and poverty in the... by Kim Campbell

Politician Design feminist Canada Prime Minister

For me, unemployment and poverty in the Greater Montreal area is not mainly a problem of structure, or design, or statistics. It is a profoundly human situation.

- Kim Campbell

Other quotes by Kim Campbell

Hope Want

Canadians want to see real hope restored, not false hopes raised.

- Kim Campbell

Care People

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

Equality

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.

- Kim Campbell

Leadership Time

I believe it is time for new leadership that is able to leave the '70s behind.

- Kim Campbell

Exercise Pride Government

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

Government

Government cannot and must not replace private initiative.

- Kim Campbell

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