Stephen Lewis was an incredible Canadian and an amazing person. Rest in peace.

Nathan Cullen on the power dynamics between the Liberals and Conservatives: "This very much reminds me of the Harper minority govt when Stéphane Dion was leader. He was so terrified of going to an election, Harper acted and operated like he had a majority government because he effectively did."

Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin on Canada's nature strategy: "We're the second largest country in the world. We have the largest coastline in the world. When we make these protections, we're actually helping move the baseline for the whole world."

you'll need a tissue or two

Watch to the end. As sad and awful as it is, death is also a gift to people we love when we have the opportunity to let them know how very much we love them.

Bob Rae on Stephen Lewis: "He was a man of action and of great determination and of enormous compassion. And I think his legacy will live on forever. He was an extraordinary man."

very touching moment from David Suzuki on the passing of his friend Stephen Lewis

David Suzuki recounts Stephen Lewis rewriting Brian Mulroney's UN speech against apartheid: "And Stephen said, 'You'll get a standing ovation if you deliver this.' He did and did get a standing ovation."

David Suzuki on his friend Stephen Lewis: "He was a very, very funny man and he was a joy to be with and to work together ... he was my great hero."

Steve Paikin: "Donald Trump is surrounded by sycophants ... And the difficulty with that is he takes one position on a Monday, a different position on a Tuesday, a third position on a Wednesday, and the world is trying to figure out how exactly are we supposed to react to any of this stuff."

"Make no big plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood. Instead, focus on culture war wedges to get that blood flowing" -- Daniel Burnham

Charlie Angus: "Canadians, we need to remember that we've had real giants out there in the field of human rights, international law, and at a time when we see the monstrosities that are happening now, we need the voices of those like Stephen Lewis to be speaking up louder and clearer than ever."

Charlie Angus: "It took me decades before I met him personally and I could tell him that story, but I just wanted him to know ... it had impacts, it changed people, it made people think that things were worth fighting for, and that's the legacy of Stephen Lewis today."

Charlie Angus gets choked up recalling hearing Stephen Lewis speak about mining widows as a boy: “That was the moment that I realized politics has to be about serving people who have no voice. And that was Stephen Lewis.”

Charlie Angus on the passing of Stephen Lewis: "We didn't just lose a giant in the social democratic movement -- Canada lost a humanitarian giant and the world lost one."

Pierre Poilievre: "Mr. Carney continues to hold millions of dollars of investment in Brookfield, which is massively expanding its investments in the People's Republic of China."

Pierre Poilievre responds to PM Carney's comments on the treatment of the Uyghurs: "Wow. So it looks like the Davos speech was all a big illusion."

Q: Avi Lewis says that he wants the government to open up a chain of grocery stores. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls that communist. What do you think? Pierre Poilievre: Well, she's right.

Pierre Poilievre: "The Liberals and NDP have an anti-rural, anti-working class agenda ... [Conservatives] will ensure... that the good, solid, traditional Canadian values that built this country are what will do so again."

Pierre Poilievre on the Toronto–Quebec City High-Speed Rail Network: "Conservatives oppose the $90b Liberal-Alto train ... a future Conservative government will cancel this $90b boondoggle altogether."

CBC News honours the life and legacy of Stephen Lewis.

Pierre Poilievre: "You can't fill pipelines with speeches at Davos."

Stephen Lewis, a longtime politician and diplomat, has died at 88. Days earlier, his son Avi was elected leader of the federal NDP.

PM Mark Carney on whether he's considering proroguing Parliament: "Absolutely not. It has never even entered my thinking ... I couldn't have been more surprised to see a suggestion that was under consideration at all."

"We condemn it." -- PM Mark Carney calls Israel's invasion of Lebanon an "illegal invasion"

PM Carney on China's persecution of Uyghurs: "There are fundamental issues in terms of China's treatment of the Uyghurs in the past and they've been rightly called out ... There are serious issues that remain."

CARNEY: "Right now, today, about 14% of our land is protected. And through these new parks and conservation areas, we will add an additional 16% by 2030, achieving fully our 30% goal."

PM Mark Carney: "It's a good day to be a polar bear in Canada."

PM Mark Carney announces $3.8b in new funds to protect nature: "Today we are putting in place enduring mechanisms to achieve that goal of protecting 30% of our lands and waters by 2030."

PM Carney: "Our country is blessed by an incredible natural heritage. From the rugged Atlantic shores to the towering peaks of the Rockies, from the sweeping prairies to the boreal forests, from the Arctic to the sprawling mountains of British Columbia. Nature is at the heart of Canada."

It's so refreshing to have a politician finally say out loud: no one ever asks if the police turn a profit so why should the post office

We’ve needed a political leader in Canada talking like this on the airwaves for at least a decade, so, great

YES. SAVE CANADA POST!!!

avi lewis as ndp leader is worth it even if it’s just for him to talk sense to the media on how they cover canada post. i love this.

PM Mark Carney: "Canada's the third largest exporter of music in the world. It's a huge industry. But really at the core of it, it's our stories, it's our emotions, and it's our heart. At a time when the world really needs more of Canada."

Tom Mulcair responds to Avi Lewis' criticism: "Mr. Lewis seems to be more intent on convincing other people that he's right and getting them to see his point of view than in dealing with the real differences that exist across Canada and he doesn't even want to run in a byelection."

Avi Lewis: "We have shoved Canada Post so far into the market mindset that every few months we have a national conversation about why isn't Canada Post making money. Does the ambulance service make money? Do the police services make money? We're talking about a fundamental public service."

Avi Lewis on tensions between federal-provincial NDP: "I think we might be at the part of the movie where people are settling into their seats, finding a place to put their stuff down. But I think the movie is going to start, we're going to settle down, we're going to have these hard conversations."

Vassy: Do you want to be prime minister? Avi Lewis: Of course, absolutely ... the goal is not just to get back party status... but to take power and make the change in people's lives

Avi Lewis on his upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Carney: "I think the first meeting is a bit of a get to know you, but certainly the spiraling cost of living is just a fundamental focus."

Avi Lewis: "I can't wait for Carla Beck to be the Premier of Saskatchewan, and I can't wait for Naheed Nenshi to be the Premier of Alberta. I think there would be a massive improvement for both of those provinces who are suffering under extreme, regressive right-wing governments."

Avi Lewis: "We did a digital ad-your-name campaign during the leadership campaign to just blast this idea out there on social media platforms and we got thousands of responses from conservatives who were interested in this idea of a public option for groceries."

Really good answer, especially when the media has been using CIJA as the representative of Jewish people when they’re clearly biased towards Israel.

Refreshing to hear a major party leader with clearly defined principles based in human rights.

Dominic LeBlanc on whether Canada is concerned Mexico may sign an agreement with the US that excludes Canada: "The answer is no ... The Mexicans, like Canada, remain committed to a trilateral trade agreement that includes all three North American partners."

Dominic LeBlanc says trade talks with the United States are “already underway” and “have been ongoing now for a number of weeks.”

Dominic LeBlanc: "Celine Dion, who has been challenged by a serious illness, has announced that she'll be returning to performing in France. This is great news for all Canadians."

Minister of Internal Trade Dominic LeBlanc on the progress to lift internal trade barriers.

Conservative housing critic Scott Aitchison on Canada-Ontario housing partnership: "But I think what's really missing here is national leadership ... So good for Premier Ford for getting somewhere with [PM Carney]. But what about the rest of the country?"

James Moore on Canada-Ontario housing partnership: "This is good public policy, just flat out ... I think the package that's been put on the table and announced today by Olivia Chow, by Prime Minister Carney, by Premier Ford collectively is very good public policy."