I knew it would be close, but this is a little closer than I thought it would be. I respect the decision.

I have a lot of people in caucus who gave me their support. I know from discussions with them that their level of comfort was higher with Rodney.

The companies we work with have repeatedly told us of their need for a skilled, educated workforce. We have a responsibility to respond to those needs.

I'll tell you I would have preferred having a francophone in that post. It would have been preferable.