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Ottawa Quotes

On government funding and personal university memories

These quotes reference Ottawa as shorthand for federal decision-making, noting that support granted by government can just as easily be taken away.

If Ottawa giveth, then Ottawa can taketh away.

Quotes by Stephen Harper

I went to university for three years, but I wasn't in Ottawa for three years.

Quotes by Rob Ford

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Ottawa referenced in these quotes?
It is used as shorthand for Canadian federal government decisions, particularly around funding, in one quote.
Does a quote discuss withdrawn government support?
Yes, it observes that whatever the government grants, it can also choose to take away.
Is university life mentioned in this collection?
Yes, another quote recalls three years of university spent somewhere other than Ottawa itself.
Are these quotes strictly political commentary?
One leans political, focused on funding decisions, while the other is a more personal, biographical reflection.
Who might enjoy this Ottawa quotes page?
Readers interested in candid remarks about government funding and personal memories tied to Canadian city life.

A second, more personal quote recalls spending university years away from Ottawa despite attending school for three years.