I've always favoured proposition over opposition. But we will oppose the government when it's off track. We'll support positive suggestions that we'll bring forward and support the government when it's making progress. — 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
Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let's continue to move… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
