I have always believed governments must... by Kim Campbell | We Heart Quotes

People Politician feminist Canada Prime Minister

I have always believed governments must adapt to the needs of the people, not the other way around.

- Kim Campbell

Other quotes by Kim Campbell

Equality

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance.

- Kim Campbell

Economy Years

For over 20 years, the federal and provincial governments have made enormous efforts employing a variety of approaches in an attempt to stimulate Montreal's economy.

- Kim Campbell

Government

On the same day I was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada, I announced the most sweeping reform ever undertaken in the structure of our federal government.

- Kim Campbell

Care Family Work

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

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

Common sense

I believe that Canadians have the common sense to see that a better future cannot be built on fragmentation.

- Kim Campbell

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