Where words matter: shaping the national story one comment at a time

Stephen Harper and Pierre Trudeau are just two of the Canadian politicians and policymakers who have been defined in part by their memorable quotes.
Justin Trudeau, left, Hedy Fry, and Stephen Harper have gotten themselves into hot water in the past by making inflammatory or controversial remarks. They certainly aren't alone in Canadian politics on that front.
 OTTAWA—With the House back after the summer, the war of words on Parliament Hill continues. Thousands of pages of transcripts from Commons speeches, committee hearings, and other events attended by MPs and public officials will be compiled as usual. Out across the country, ther...

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