“When I think about what makes Canada great, fresh water is right at the top of the list. We have over two million lakes in this country and more than enough people who are willing to mess with them. My Canada includes weird scientists who are devoted to keeping our water clean. When we stand up and we sing O Canada, we pledge to stand on guard for thee. If that doesn't include our water, we might as well sit down and give up.” PeopleIfsThinkingGivingWellsTwoCountryEnoughMightWaterMillionsWillingGiving UpScientistDown AndCleanListsMessTheeCanadaLakesDevotedPledgeFresh Water Author:Rick Mercer
“I think Donald Trump realizes that if the story, in a day or two, is that the United States is in a war of words with Canada, people are going to go - well, good Lord, if he can't get along with Canada, he can't get along with anyone. And I think he realizes that that friendship has to endure and has to continue.” PeopleIfsThinkingWellsTwoWarStatesStoriesRealizingUnitedLordUnited StatesTrumpEndureCanada Author:Rick Mercer
“Do the unexpected. Take 20 minutes out of your day, do what young people all over the world are dying to do: vote.” PeopleWorldYoungMinutesDyingVoteUnexpected Author:Rick Mercer
“I get to do the most amazing things. We call it Host in Peril quite often, because people love to see me risk my life or be in danger.” PeopleRiskDangerHostPerilAmazing ThingsMost Amazing Author:Rick Mercer
“I don't believe in outing people. It's up to the individual, but there's nothing wrong putting the pressure on.” PeopleBelieveIndividualPressureDon't Believe Author:Rick Mercer
“The Liberal Party of Canada, heading into an election, at the last minute they always stand up and they say: We know there's people out there that want to vote NDP and God love you. But if you vote for them you're throwing your vote away.” PeopleIfsKnowsWantLastsPartyMinutesLove YouVoteElectionGod LoveCanadaThrowingHeadingsLast MinuteGod Loves YouLiberal Party Author:Rick Mercer