Karzai is Afghanistan's first democratically elected president. He brought the international community into partnership on an unprecedented level, and he championed a new constitution that is liberal, democratic and still very Afghan. All of that does reflect a vision. But… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
I went into the foreign service because I was interested in politics. But, in 1991, when I joined, I didn't see much of an opportunity to be involved in federal politics as a Conservative. We were at the tail end… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
I think it is right for Canadians to be asked to show their faces when they're taking the oath. On revocation of citizenship, we… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
We need to give the private sector many more powerful incentives to do research and development, to bring ideas and new discoveries to market… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
The plant goes down. The industry is weaker. The price of the commodity has lagged. Any of those things can push people into unemployment… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
If the Taliban comes back to power, the impact would be devastating. A country that has made great strides, in terms of development indicators,… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
It will not be good enough simply to depend on one or two markets, we will need to embrace innovation, decide what we do… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
The reality of Canadian history is that we've been willing to do the important things the world demanded of us: fighting in World War… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
I'm totally in favour of meeting our Paris commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But I don't think we should do that by making… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
We Canadians need to go beyond what any previous government has done in terms of our diplomatic network, our support for companies to export,… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
The marginal tax rate for high income earners is going up. Small businesses are no longer enjoying some of the exemption from payroll tax.… — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
As Believers, we shine brightest in a sad and dark world; like a diamond that illuminates best when placed on black velvet. — Chris Alexander Copy Share Image
