Stephane Dion Quotations

When we have to address an issue, we need to know that the people want us to do it in a sustainable way,

We have no choice but to act. Climate change is the worst threat the world is facing from an environmental perspective. It's putting at risk our relationship with the planet.

Let us be driven by the responsibilities we have and feel, responsibilities to our respective countries, to humanity, to our one and only planet, ... Let us seek consensus for outcomes that move us all toward substantial solutions. Let us set our sights on an effective, more inclusive, long-term international approach to climate change.

Let us set our sights on a more effective, more inclusive long-term approach to climate change,

So I ask him to change his mind and to support Canada when we have so much to do to help the planet,

I would be very surprised if it was true. I was with British Environment Minister Margaret Beckett just a few days ago and she said that the prime minister had been misunderstood,

I have a responsibility for this conference that is key for the planet. Period,

What we have achieved is not at the level of what we have committed, ... We need to be sure we will be at the end as strong as we claimed we would be at the start.

There is an urgent need to send a signal to the world about the future.

Underlying our Liberal philosophy is a conciliation of two great human ideals: individual freedom and equal opportunity. I propose we add another: a healthy environment.

I will certainly welcome any idea that may bring the United States closer to Canada, Europe, Japan, England and other countries as partners in this convention, ... We cannot do without the Americans because they represent 25 percent of emissions, and an even greater percentage of the solution.

I will convince the party that I have the best approach, the best experience and the best vision for the country.

My vision for this country is that of a Canada that reconciles economic development, social development, environmental sustainability and public health better than any other country in the world.

Mexico is 13th. Would you drink Mexico City water from the tap?

Who can put a lot of confidence in a study that said that the best performer regarding environment is Turkey?

We know that climate change is the single most important environmental issue facing the world today. ... The longer we wait the larger will be the challenge,

We will discuss a post-Kyoto deal during the conference, but we're obviously not going to agree on a second phase with clear objectives right away, ... That will take several years.

We are entering the final stretch of the Montreal marathon.

Tragic experiences in many countries over the last year,

We should build stronger support through a debate.

It would take years with a really uncertain outcome,

People who have sent their delegates here want real progress, ... That's why here in Montreal, we have to get results.

They have a lot of kids that don't have milk in the morning so economic development is the main priority. If you go there and say, 'Before I speak to you I want you to accept a national target, well, the dialogue will not be very long.'

It's a witch hunt, it's not in our traditions. We respect the capacities to have professional officials working for their country when the Government changes.

It's not an ideal situation, but the show must go on.

Each of us are a part of the problem and we need to be the solution,

Take the bus or the subway if you are in a big city, ... Don't use the shower so long. Don't use the dishwasher unless it's full.

I never miss an opportunity to meet kids everywhere in Canada because I'm a teacher by profession,

I'm waiting to see what happens this weekend. I hope it's an open race, and a transparent one, one that's focused on ideas, substance and policies and not on personal attacks.

Instead of having a kind of blame game, with the countries which have targets saying to the others you're wrong not to accept targets, and the countries without targets saying to the others deliver your targets and we'll speak to you after - why not do our homework within Kyoto, but at the same time open up a broader process including everyone, in order to improve our capacity to work together?

In order to preserve and protect our environment from the effect of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, the Government of Canada is working hand-in-hand with province, territories, the industry sector, other stakeholders, and all Canadians,

In fact, the government of Canada wants to be a partner, when we decide together that some projects would gain to be funded by the two governments together. It's what we need to have,

Canada must be a leader of climate change, ... It's important for us, for our north, for our role in the world.

Canada is indeed far behind but Canada is not giving up,

Canada is aiming for that goal. It's the greatness of our country.

I am proud to announce that the government of Canada is showing leadership at this milestone meeting to address climate change by hosting a carbon neutral event,

I want Canada to be the country that is the best in the world at combining economic growth, social justice and environmental sustainability...