François-Philippe Champagne: “I know some of you have seen the latest number, but I’m very confident about the strength of the Canadian economy.”

Canadians’ cost of living worries are a political priority.

Today will be remembered, chiefs, you will be remembered in the history of this country as those who had the vision to build for the future,

Ultimately, the terms proposed by the U.S. were uneconomic, unfair and ultimately, unacceptable.

I think Canadians can understand that we have a strong fiscal position, and we’re investing in the things that will generate growth to the country.