The ground rules
Not surprisingly, a huge chunk of coverage of Jack Layton's death has already started shifting toward the inevitable narrative of "woe is the NDP!". And it's well worth taking some…
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More Layton Links
Another day, another set of commentaries on the life of a great Canadian leader. - Chantal Hebert notes Layton's contribution to Canada's broader political scene: (Layton) taught Canada's jaded chattering…
Rex Murphy on Jack Layton
Rex Murphy shares his reflections about Jack Layton’s exceptional performance in the last election campaign: “He was a cane-wielding, one-man wonder of grace and cheerfulness.” Such a cruel irony…
R.I.P. Jack Layton
Many have written eloquently about yesterday’s tragic news. I share the sentiments that Greg was quick to express and am inspired by Jack’s letter to Canadians. Allow me to recall…
Jack Layton: A real gentleman and a citizen politician – 1950 to 2011
I am privileged to have once met and interviewed The Honourable Jack Layton. He was introducing three local candidates at Bar Bobards on boulevard St-Laurent during the 2006 election. At…
Jack Layton: A real gentleman and a citizen politician – 1950 to 2011
I am privileged to have once met and interviewed The Honourable Jack Layton. He was introducing three local candidates at Bar Bobards on boulevard St-Laurent during the 2006 election. At…
Jack Layton: A real gentleman and a citizen politician – 1950 to 2011
I am privileged to have once met and interviewed The Honourable Jack Layton. He was introducing three local candidates at Bar Bobards on boulevard St-Laurent during the 2006 election.At least…
Jack Layton: Our Politics are Poorer for the Loss
The unthinkable happened twice this year for the federal New Democrats: their charismatic leader Jack Layton took them as close to the Holy Grail of Canadian politics as you can…
RIP, Honorable Jack Layton!
I’m still shocked by the untimely passing this morning of the Federal NDP leader, Jack Layton, at the age of 61. Canada has lost a great champion. Jack will be…
Jack Layton Links
I won't try to catalogue all of the writing about Jack Layton's passing today, but here are a few pieces worth a look... - Steven Staples concludes that Layton's reputation…
So Long, Jack
No one can truly say they were surprised by the news of Jack Layton’s death this morning of cancer after having seen his last public appearance in July announcing that…
Jack Layton R.I.P
What can I say about Jack that we all don’t all ready know… My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair.…
Reason for hope
In keeping with Jack Layton's message of hope and optimism - expressed in his last letter as well as so many other times throughout his political career - let's take…
A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton
A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton August 20, 2011Toronto, OntarioDear Friends,Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I…
Will the NDP opposition crumble now that Jack is no longer with us?
I awoke today thinking it was going to be a beautiful Monday, with plenty of free coffee at work, a hearty lunch after twelve and no crises to deal with…
Rest In Peace, Mr Layton
NDP leader Jack Layton lost his battle with cancer this morning. My condolences to his family and friends. Here is a letter he wrote to Canadians on August 20, 2011:…
Rest In Peace, Mr Layton
NDP leader Jack Layton lost his battle with cancer this morning. My condolences to his family and friends.Here is a letter he wrote to Canadians on August 20, 2011:Dear Friends,Tens…
Rest In Peace, Mr Layton
NDP leader Jack Layton lost his battle with cancer this morning. My condolences to his family and friends. Here is a letter he wrote to Canadians on August 20, 2011:…
Rest In Peace, Mr Layton
NDP leader Jack Layton lost his battle with cancer this morning. My condolences to his family and friends. Here is a letter he wrote to Canadians on August 20, 2011:…
Jack Layton’s Final Words To All Of Us
Despite the fact that we are still reeling from the news of Jack's sudden passing, he left something for all of us to cherish and to remember him by. Even…