"Democracy is not a form of government. It is a political philosophy that can be embodied in various systems of govern…"

"But while the American Constitution was the child of war, ours grew out of discussion, bargaining and negotiation."

"On a craggy bluff above the majestic Ottawa River stands the remarkable embodiment of our system of governance: Parli…"

"as I became Speaker in 1986, I made a point of setting up a public information office to respond to requests and prov…"

"The House Of Commons has never been a tea-party. It consists of strong-minded, often very idealistic people, who are …"

"In the long and dogged crusade that the human race has fought in favor of democracy, the ideal of liberty, of freedom…"

"The very structures, the corridors, the rooms and offices, are eloquent testimony to our past."

"The office of Speaker is almost as ancient as Parliament itself. It emerged in the Middle Ages when the Commons - the…"

"A careful and sympathetic sense of humour can also be a great asset when there is need to get out of difficult situat…"

"As our parliamentary system now stands, we say that this role of overseeing the Government has probably become the ma…"