Remembering Jack

On September 19 2011, leaders from all political parties rose in the House of Commons to pay tribute to Jack Layton.

New collection of essays carries on the energy and optimism that Jack Layton showed as activist, city councillor and federal politician. The book spurs readers on how to respond to Jack’s extraordinary example and continue his contribution to the greater good.

On November 21, 2001 at the Annual Parliamentarian Awards Event, Jack was honoured posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award. As a Member of Parliament, Jack represented the constituents of Toronto-Danforth from 2004 until he passed away in the summer of 2011.   Jack always spoke loudly for his constituents and all Canadians, and brought the NDP to new heights in the [...]

Jack Layton’s words sung by Raffi in “Letter to a Nation”

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Movember is changing the face of Men’s Health.

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Dear Friends,

I have drawn great comfort and strength in these past days from your support, your memories, your tears and your smiles. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.