Quotes from Sophie Gregoire Trudeau

Wherever we go, in a restaurant or on the street or on a ski hill or even travelling, people come up to see us and they're just so friendly. They always have a super story to tell us concerning his dad or when he was young and I'm always interested to get to know stories about Justin and his family.

A healthy lifestyle includes exercise, nutrition, healthy sleep patterns and a healthy group of friends.

There's such an aura around the Trudeau name and I understand that. But it's also so weird for me because I'm still a normal bride and, you know, it's a cliché to say, but Justin is just my Justin.

Once Justin decided to go on the political scene, all the spotlights were on him. I think we've done pretty well finding a balance and a centre. It's a very scrutinized life.

I do agree that Justin has integrity, honesty and amazing judgment, but sometimes I think he's just maybe too sensitive, and that's kind of scary.

I've know Justin since I was a child. I went to school with his younger brother Michel, who died in the Avalanche. But Justin and I are four years apart - when you're 12 and 16, it's worlds away. I always thought he was handsome though.

On official trips you listen to officials who guide you and also clothing choices, because there are certain places where you have to have your head covered for example, or whatever it is, and I listen to the professionals.

I'm an extrovert - a social being.

We all want equality, we all want to be loved, we all want to have the full potential and opportunity to grow and to participate fully in our societies.

Eating was my only way of controlling my life, or so I thought. When you are addicted or suffering from a mental illness, you think you're in complete control. But the opposite is true. You are, in fact, completely out of control.

Yes, I talk about eating disorders and you know, excessive dieting and excessive exercising can be a sign of a mental illness... but when we talk about eating disorders... the issue is not the food or the exercise, the issue is a lack of healthy conception of self. That is the issue.

When humans look at each other and look long enough into their eyes, some people are totally uncomfortable with that. I am not.

If we don't think that men and boys are part of the solution in this battle for gender equality for the balance between who we are as humans, we're undermining their minds and their spirits. They need to be part of the equation.

Canada truly understands that girls and women who have access to a safe and high-quality education is a priority.

Physical exercise and sport is not just about sport; it's about self-care and self-care is a gift for life.

I'm a little bit intrepid when it comes to sport. I like to try new things.

I think not only Canada but the world as a whole is called upon to really choose leaders who can generate unity and compassion throughout the world. This is how you find peace, right?

We have taught our children that meanness gets you nowhere in life.

The pictures and dresses and official functions - that's my job, but it's not my whole life.

People who are open-hearted and open-minded touch me deeply.

Patience for me is a big thing. Patience with others. Patience with the way the world is evolving. I have a sense of urgency because I want to help out so much.

The differences that separate human beings are nothing compared to the similarities that bond us together.

When you're on official trips it's not a vacation, it's serious work.

I used to stress out if I wasn't attaining my goals by their due date, but not anymore.