A prime minister's job is to make sure the government works for those who have elected him, and not for big corporations.

I'd put it this way: Canadians want politicians to work together on their behalf. So that's what I'm committed to doing. I think it's been the goal of every NDP leader. Because we had a profound belief that we could do a good job on behalf of Canadians... if we were given that opportunity.

Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me.

Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move forward.

I've stopped watching TV news. They couldn't pay me enough money.

All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy.

I made a lot of money and had a great time playing with the words that make up the news. I exploited the laziness behind the news and people's reading habits.

I've always worked from a young age and was never big on drinking or smoking, so whatever money I had I put into synths.