At the age of 61, cancer won its last battle. At 4:45 am, Layton’s wife and children confirmed that he passed away.
Jack Layton was known for his fighting attitude and his genuine vision to make the world a better place. From his time as leader of the NDP, he has fought for what he believed in and in the last election, his last election, managed to make the break through that may change the course of Canadian politics forever.
What has yet to come without his inspiring and symbolic presence has yet to come. For many of the Quebecers and youth who voted NDP this last election did not vote for an NDP candidate, but rather for the iconic Jack Layton.
If one thing remains certain, Jack would never want his dreams and vision to die with his legacy.
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On Monday, the longest campaign in modern history will come to a close and if current polls are any indication, Canada may be seeing a change in government after 9 years of Conservative rule under the leadership of Stephen Harper. Accountability was his calling card in 2006 and today, accountability may very well be one of the defining reasons for his departure.
On Monday, the longest campaign in modern history will come to a close and if current polls are any indication, Canada may be seeing a change in government after 9 years of Conservative rule under the leadership of Stephen Harper. Accountability was his calling card in 2006 and today, accountability may very well be one of the defining reasons for his departure.
In its length, in its cost and in its debate schedule, this election is unusual. The first and possibly only real debate of the campaign ended and here are the highlights of what happened.
In its length, in its cost and in its debate schedule, this election is unusual. The first and possibly only real debate of the campaign ended and here are the highlights of what happened.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper left Rideau Hall this morning with Governor General David Johnston’s approval to drop the writ and Canadians are now officially headed to the polls on October 19. For the first time since fixed election date legislation was brought in by the Conservative government, a fixed election date has been followed.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper left Rideau Hall this morning with Governor General David Johnston’s approval to drop the writ and Canadians are now officially headed to the polls on October 19. For the first time since fixed election date legislation was brought in by the Conservative government, a fixed election date has been followed.
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