David Emerson Quotes (12 Quotes)

Canada has to take a stand, ... When it comes to negotiating with the United States, power seems to win out every day, every time.

The fact that Mr. Harper has reached out to someone like me is an indication that they are becoming a middle-of-the-road party. I think I can be helpful moving in that direction.

You can't simply kill Chapter 19 . . . and expect the rest to live on,

I think these people ought to give their head a shake and ask themselves how much of that money would have even come to the Liberal party if I hadn't been there.

Part of what we're doing right now is to ensure that what we do doesn't make matters worse.

It is going to, for once, cause people . . . to really look at this coalition as protectionist, and recognize what a cancer they have become for NAFTA,

And India's expanding role as a global player means the time is ripe for Canadian Businesses and investors, from a range of sectors, to become even more active in this immense market.

I have a background from my younger days in hockey. When somebody slammed you into the boards with undue force and aggression, you took their number, ... I think we've got to take their number.

We are pleased with this decision because it reflects the position we have maintained all along. The United States can no longer claim that its measure is WTO-consistent.

Canada's competitive business costs are complemented by one of the highest standards of living in the world, a highly skilled workforce, access to abundant natural resources, and its position as a gateway to the North American market.

(We'll) ensure that we do put in place a mechanism for monitoring gas and home heating fuel prices in the months ahead,

The United States can no longer claim that the duty is WTO consistent.