Layton’s Legacy
As far as Jack Layton’s political legacy goes, Shakespeare got it wrong. The good he did will not be interred with his bones. Jack Layton was a man of good…
As far as Jack Layton’s political legacy goes, Shakespeare got it wrong. The good he did will not be interred with his bones. Jack Layton was a man of good…
Jack Layton has died from cancer. I believe his legacy will inspire optimism and integrity in Canadian politics. What are your thoughts? Share the Love: Twitter del.icio.us email RSS Facebook…
Just turned on the PC for the day and found out about Jack. He was a fighter for the left. He was the conscience of a country.Jack Layton's last letter…
Anyone who saw Jack Layton’s final public press conference, where the energizer bunny of Canadian politics looked so frail and weak, knew he was in the fight of his life.…
Photo from the Globe and Mail. The news came suddenly; it still hasn't sunk in completely for me. He overcame the odds, campaigned vigorously in 2011 with his walking-cane, turning…
I’m heartbroken about Jack Layton’s death this morning. We all knew it didn’t look good a month ago when he stepped down temporarily from his job so he could get…
He was a politician I could truly admire: a man of integrity. How rare is that? And now he’s gone. What can I say? OTTAWA – Federal NDP Leader Jack…
NDP supporter or not, there is no doubt that Jack Layton's contribution to the political sphere is a spectacle that should live on in the minds' of Canadians for many…
Well it shouldn't be a surprise, but it is. I thought if anyone could beat the bastard, cancer, it would be Layton. This is a huge setback, but don't count…
I just learned that Jack Layton passed away from cancer much too young early this morning, surrounded by his family. He certainly made history for the federal NDP and contributed…
After spending a decade laying the foundation, Jack Layton has tragically died before getting to complete the house that so many said couldn't be built. For now, there's little to…
Very sad news this morning. NDP leader Jack Layton has passed away at the age of 61. Mr. Layton took a break as NDP leader earlier this summer to battle…
Sad news today. Jack Layton has lost his battle with cancer. Rest in peace, Jack. Toronto Star article
This is sad, sad news - a man who dedicated his life to serving people, whether during his time on the Toronto City Council to his grand achievements in federal…
I just now learned that Mr. Layton has passed away. My thoughts go out to his family and his colleagues. This is a sad day for all Canadians regardless of…
Assorted content to end your week. - The Mark is the latest to point out that the NDP's success in winning over former Bloc members and/or sovereigntists should be considered…
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Marc Lee tears into the "unfunded liabilities" spin on public benefits which is now making an appearance in Canada: (W)hat’s missing from this…
Lest there be any doubt, it's still ridiculous to pretend that any person's past involvement in a Quebec sovereigntist party should be taken to disqualify that person from Canada's public…
Aaron Wherry's story on Jack Layton's new cancer diagnosis includes a reminder as to what needs to be done no matter what happens in Layton's latest fight: McGrath prepared herself…