Each year, members of Canada’s Ukrainian community, Parliamentarians and others commemorate the Holodomor at gatherings across the country. In doing so, we honour the memory of those who perished and the legacy of those who survived, including many who found refuge in Canada. It is by remembering the tragedies and atrocities of the past that we can equip ourselves to prevent them from happening again. That is why this national tour, which will reach Canadians of all ages and backgrounds, is an important initiative

Many, many times I would shake my head in dismay at the goings-on in the House of Commons, but that never caused me to lose my fundamental faith in the values of our parliamentary institutions.

I thought very seriously having something more like a normal life where I might have my weekends and evenings off, and be able to read and have a more robust personal life.

Rural Alberta is a lot less homogeneous than it used to be, partly because of my immigration policies.

I do believe there is absolutely space for legitimate debate in a liberal democracy about immigration selection, screening and integration.

For members who have only ever been in government, the negativity and aggressiveness of the opposition is easy to caricature.

Sometimes the government has to answer questions with ambiguous language.

Sometimes there are no good choices for government.

It's easier for opposition members to condemn the government at the drop of a hat if they don't understand.

I think I've chosen the right path.