Jack Layton
Jack Layton
John Gilbert "Jack" Layton, PCwas a Canadian politician and Leader of the Official Opposition. He was leader of the New Democratic Party from 2003 to 2011, and previously sat on Toronto City Council, occasionally holding the title of acting mayor or deputy mayor of Toronto during his tenure as city councillor. He was the Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth from 2004 until his death...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 July 1950
CityMontreal, Canada
CountryCanada
Politics matters. Ideas matter. Democracy matters, because all of us need to be able to make a difference.
I've always favoured proposition over opposition. But we will oppose the government when it's off track.We'll support positive suggestions that we'll bring forward and support the government when it's making progress.
Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move forward.
Always have a dream that will outlast your lifetime,
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world.
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