This dynamism is recognized in the nominees for this year's Halifax Business Awards in the current issue of "Business Voice." I am honoured to be part of your "Distinguished Speakers Series," although my colleagues tell me that "distinguished" is just something people call you when you reach a certain age.
I am delighted to be here today to address such a distinguished and expert audience. I will try to be short as it is said that it is better that you leave your audience before your audience leaves you. The country should be one and unified. We are all servants of the state. Having different factions within the state inhibit progress.