A prime minister's job is to make sure the government works for those who have elected him, and not for big corporations. — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
I'd put it this way: Canadians want politicians to work together on their behalf. So that's what I'm committed to doing. I think it's been the goal of every NDP leader. Because we had a profound belief that we could… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
Some people think the NDP may want to get rid of the monarchy but I can assure you that that's absolutely not the case.… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
The responsibility of a minister is to step aside when there is a criminal investigation of the department. That protects the propriety of Parliament… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
I believe that when Paul Martin cancelled affordable housing across this country it produced a dramatic rise in homelessness and deaths due to homelessness.… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
Free speech is one of our fundamental principles and it's pretty hard to speak freely when people are yelling at you when it's your… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
Cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey. — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
People that go through serious illness - you can either go one way or the other. You can either become despondent about it all.… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
