Despite our high rate of unemployment, 3... by Kim Campbell

Politician Today Progress feminist Canada

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

Other quotes by 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

Government

Government cannot and must not replace private initiative.

- Kim Campbell

Canada

I'd be prouder still to say I was Canada's 10th woman prime minister.

- Kim Campbell

Work

For too many, to work means having less income.

- 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

People

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

- Kim Campbell

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