Not surprisingly, plenty in the Canadian media have responded to the NDP’s first big news of the summer with all kinds of discussion as to where the party will go next. But let’s take a quick look at some of the particularly noteworthy coverage.Sheila …
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Accidental Deliberations: On comparative advantages
Naturally, Jack Layton’s leave of absence has raised plenty of speculation as to what will happen on Canada’s opposition benches over the summer (and perhaps beyond). But Tim Powers hints at what may be the most interesting question to watch in the mon…
Continue readingThe Sir Robert Bond Papers: Politicians and illness
A day or so after Jack Layton told the country about his latest health crisis, CBC Radio’s noon-time show opened their phone lines so people could call in to talk about Jack Layton and his struggle with cancer. Regular host Ramona Dearing chatted wi…
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: Wishing Jack Layton A Speedy Recovery
NDP Leader Jack Layton announced Monday he’s is taking a temporary leave of absence to receive treatment for a new cancer. The Canadian Progressive World wishes Layton a speedy recovery. Layton has not only been the public face of the federal …
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: What Jack Layton Sees In Interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel
The intensifying scrutiny of Nycole Turmel, NDP leader Jack Layton’s choice to replace him while he’s away for cancer treatment is healthy for Canada’s democracy. But the negativity by the right-wing media misses the point. Self-rig…
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Pop quiz
To my recollection, exactly one Canadian political party has featured a candidate other than its leader in a recent ad campaign. Guess which one, and in which province.Then take the spin that the party’s leader served as its lone face in that province …
Continue readingthe reeves report: Are the NDP too dependent on Jack Layton?
I’ll be brief this time, because I know every pundit and their brother will be covering this story and making this speculation. But it’s worth asking – are the NDP too dependent on Jack Layton for their success? True, this success has been incredibly recent, and it is an exception in Canadian politics that the … Continue reading »
Far and Wide: Give The NDP Some Credit
The NDP on the edge, their very survival now in question, according to the exaggerated, incredibly superficial “analysis” coming out in the wake of Layton’s announcement. I say BULLOCKS to all of it, and I say it as a Liberal. Why must we wildly overst…
Continue readingYes, BC Blue, Dean Skoreyko, Toronto Star Just Ain’t a Classy a Paper as, Say, The Toronto Sun?
It’s been awhile since I’ve verbally bitch slapped a blogging supposiTory. I’m going back to it, because, well, they just lend themselves to it. BC Blue Dean Skoreyko, Come on Down! You’ve just been the next contestant of a Ck verbal bitch slapping.
We all remember BC Blue, don’t we, boys ‘n’ girls? . . . → Read More: Yes, BC Blue, Dean Skoreyko, Toronto Star Just Ain’t a Classy a Paper as, Say, The Toronto Sun?
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: On successorship strategies
Naturally, Jack Layton’s announcement that he’s taking a temporary leave from the NDP’s leadership has led to a wide assortment of speculation as to what might come next for the NDP, particularly if his absence does prove to be more than temporary. But…
Continue readingNorthern Reflections: Another Mountain To Climb
The news that Jack Layton is again battling cancer is very distressing. On a personal level, it must be a tremendous set back for the man and his wife, who have each previously battled the disease. On a political level, it is also a setback for a…
Continue readingScott's DiaTribes: All the best to Jack Layton
It was with some shock that I saw yesterday that Mr. Layton was temporarily stepping down as NDP leader (and leader of the Official Opposition) because of new cancer discovered in his body. The only good news about that is that its apparently an “unrelated” bout of cancer to his prostate cancer, and isn’t a metastasized form of it, but he still has a battle on his hands, and he didn’t look very good in his brief press conference yesterday.
I’m not going to speculate on what this does to the NDP in the Fall as others have done; I’m just going to wish Jack all of my best […]
Continue readingDavid Climenhaga's Alberta Diary: The party that Jack built is bigger than any single leader
Jack Layton in Edmonton during last spring’s federal election campaign. Below: Jack Layton yesterday.Leadership matters, so there is no question that the loss of Opposition Leader Jack Layton, even for a short time, will hurt the New Democratic Party…
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Layton Announcement Roundup
Not much to add on this end to the news that Jack Layton is taking a temporary leave of absence to deal with a new form of cancer. But let’s note a few of the pieces which stand out in the day’s coverage. – The CP reviewed the outpouring of best wishes…
Continue readingGet well soon Jack
On behalf of Progressive Bloggers, I’d like to wish Jack Layton a speedy and successful recovery in his newest battle with cancer. Canadian politics is a duller place without you.
Continue readingThey Call Me "Mr. Sinister": Jack Layton
If anyone can beat cancer it is Jack Layton.
Continue readingJack Layton Steps Down Temporarily As He Fights a New Cancer With the Same Courage He Usually Does
Jack Layton made the announcement this morning alongside Olivia Chow in Toronto. As usual, Layton shows optimism by telling the media and Canadians that he will be back when parliament resumes come September 19. Let’s all hope so. Say what we will about Jack Layton. The one thing we can’t say about him . . . → Read More: Jack Layton Steps Down Temporarily As He Fights a New Cancer With the Same Courage He Usually Does
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Jack Layton Takes His Leave
He fought so bravely against one cancer, leading his party into a gruelling election campaign, even though it was clear that some days were harder than others.Now he must fight another battle.My battle against prostate cancer is going very well. My PSA…
Continue readingLeDaro: Re: Jack Layton’s Press Conference
Jack Layton announced that he is fighting a new cancer and is thus temporarily stepping down as NDP leader, planning to resume his duties in September. I hope Layton gets well soon, best wishes to him.
Continue readingCuriosityCat: The Cat favours Thomas Mulcair to replace Jack Layton
Thomas MulcairLayton is stepping down as leader of the NDP to fight a new cancer attack, and a temporary leader will be selected by the party, and might only serve until mid-September if Layton returns fit enough to take up the reins again.The Cat re…
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