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
Unfortunately it has become clear that Paul Martin and his team are not cut from the same cloth as Lester Pearson or Pierre Trudeau. And so, most Canadians think it's time for a change.
They're about dimes and dollars. A few dimes to you in tax cuts, many, many dollars to banks and oil companies.
This avoids the holiday election that nobody wants,
If you want a progressive (member of Parliament), a New Democrat, one who will fight for change, then you have to vote New Democrat. It's that simple. In order to have the Canada you want, you have to vote for the Canada you want.
We want to try to have a productive parliament to focus on issues Canadians care about, ... If there is no significant action in the days ahead, we will have to make our choice.
The government was comprehensive in its response ... (but) I would characterize the proposals as disappointing.
The question is if Mr. Martin will realize that he needs the support of other parties to get things done or not. We will be putting some proposals in front of the House and convince other parties to support them. However, at the present time there is no discussion of some sort of an agreement,
Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer.
Canadians can get Parliament working again. Here's how to do that: elect more New Democrats.
When you're sick, you present your medicare card, not your credit card...
We are a democratic party. I respect and support the decision that has been made.
the only leader in this House that will not compromise.
What we need to do is stand up for ourselves when we're unfairly treated.
A prime minister's job is to make sure the government works for those who have elected him, and not for big corporations.