Jack Layton
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"John Gilbert "Jack" Layton", was a Canadian Social democracy/social democratic politician and Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada)/Leader of the Official Opposition. He was leader of the New Democratic Party (Canada)/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 Canadian federal election, 2004/2004 until his death.

Son of a Progressive Conservative Party of Canada/Progressive Conservative cabinet minister, Layton was raised in Hudson, Quebec. He rose to prominence in Toronto municipal politics where he was one of the most prominent left-wing politics/left-wing voices on city and Metropolitan Toronto councils, championing many progressive causes. In 1991, he ran for mayor, losing to June Rowlands. Returning to council he rose to become head of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. In 2003, he was elected leader of the federal NDP on the first ballot of New Democratic Party leadership election, 2003/the convention.

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I think Paul Martin doesn't mean what he says. He said he would clear this sort of thing up and he didn't do it.

If there is a government in Ottawa that doesn't share their values there is a possibility they could reject the option of keeping their place inside Canada. It would be put into question.

The responsibility of a minister is to step aside when there is a criminal investigation of the department. That protects the propriety of Parliament and of responsible government.

What we need to do is stand up for ourselves when we're unfairly treated.

There's going to be real change that comes from the people of this country who are tired of being played by Paul Martin's Liberals.

When will the prime minister finally stand up and tell George Bush Canadians have had enough with his trade attacks.

There is a culture in the Liberal party that is unacceptable in a democracy.

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.

The report has shown there is a culture of greed in the Liberal Party.