A selection of quotes on the swearing-in of the new federal government

OTTAWA – Some of what was said Wednesday about the swearing-in of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his new Liberal government:

“Canadians expect to see their values and priorities reflected in their government, and we have listened closely to them. Canadians told us what kind of government they want, and we built the plan to make it happen.” — Trudeau

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“We are going to keep the promises we made to Canadians, to offer them the kind of country that we know we deserve.” — Trudeau

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“Today’s swearing-in ceremony turns another page on the previous administration. While this change is welcome in Ottawa, progress made in the coming months and years will reveal the strength of that change.” — NDP Leader Tom Mulcair

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“Gender parity in cabinet is a good first step and should be congratulated, but achieving fairness and equality for all Canadians is a long-term goal that requires hard work. I look forward to pressing the new prime minister and his cabinet on their progress.” — Mulcair

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“I welcome the new government and look forward to working with Mr. Trudeau and the cabinet to start repairing Canada’s international reputation at the upcoming climate negotiations.” — Green party Leader Elizabeth May

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“On behalf of the government of the United States of America and the American people, I congratulate Prime Minister Trudeau and all of the newly appointed ministers. I look forward to getting to know each of them and working with them in their new portfolios as we continue to enhance the close relationship between our two nations.”— U.S. Ambassador Bruce A. Heyman

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“Prime Minister Trudeau has rounded up an impressive roster of individuals to help lead his team. The CMA welcomes collaboration with this government to improve health care for all Canadians.” — Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Cindy Forbes

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“Dr. Jane Philpott’s background in family medicine suggests she has a deep understanding of the primary health-care approach, an approach that needs to be enhanced in Canada to meet the needs of today’s population.” — Karima Velji, president of the Canadian Nurses Association, welcomes the new health minister

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“Oxfam has many years of experience working in partnership with the Canadian government, and we are enthusiastic about working with the new ministers on all initiatives that support women and men across the world to lift themselves out of poverty.” — Julie Delahanty, executive director of Oxfam Canada

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“I am encouraged to see the level of diversity and exceptional qualifications of this cabinet.” — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed

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“We congratulate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and all those appointed to cabinet today in a ceremony that reminds us of the importance of public service and the strength and continuity of Canadian democracy.” — DavidCape, chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

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“It’s quite a time in history and I’m just excited to be a part of the movement.” — Pippa McDougall, a spectator in the crowd at Rideau Hall who watched the swearing-in ceremony.

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