Jack Layton/Quotes

John Gilbert Layton (18 July 1950 – 22 August 2011) was a Canadian politician and the leader of the New Democratic Party from 2003 until his death from cancer in 2011.
== Quotes about Layton ==
=== 21st Century ===
==== 2020s ====
* "... No one worked harder than Jack. He was a whirlwind of activity, ideas and enthusiasm, and was constantly on the move. When I was a young lawyer working on human rights issues in the Sikh community, Jack would come to our events unannounced and with no fanfare, simply because he wanted to show his support. That impressed me. It touched me. It was not what I expected from a politician. Later, when I was a new candidate in Brampton — long seen as unwinnable territory for New Democrats — Jack took me aside and said, 'Jagmeet, don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.' Jack said those words a lot. But in that moment, one on one, I could hear the sincerity in his voice, and I knew that he believed every word. That inspired me. It motivated me. And it changed what I expected from politics. And so it was through Jack’s example and optimism that I came to public life. I think of Jack a lot. I am humbled and honoured every day to be a part of continuing an approach to politics that lives up to the possibilities he saw for our country — a Canada made stronger by a collective instinct for compassion, for love and for empathy."
** Leader of the New Democratic Party Jagmeet Singh, 22 August 2021Jagmeet Singh: Much has changed in the 10 years since we lost Jack Layton, but the message of his life endures - Jagmeet Singh - 22 August 2021 - The Toronto Star - Retrieved 22 August 2021
* "Thinking of my colleagues in the NDP today as they reflect on the life of Jack Layton a decade after his passing."
** Erin O'Toole, Leader of the Opposition, 22 August 2021, TwitterThinking of my colleagues in the @NDP today as they reflect on the life of Jack Layton a decade after his passing. - Erin O'Toole @erinotoole - 22 August 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 22 August 2021
* "There was no one like Jack Layton. His unwavering optimism was matched only by his work ethic, and his love of our country. On the 10th anniversary of his passing, my thoughts are with Olivia and all of his family and friends."
** Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 22 August 2021, TwitterThere was no one like Jack Layton. His unwavering optimism was matched only by his work ethic, and his love of our country. On the 10th anniversary of his passing, my thoughts are with Olivia and all of his family and friends. - Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau - 22 August 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 22 August 2021
== Links ==
* Jack Layton on Wikiquote
==References==
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