BRAMPTON, Ont. - There was more laughter than tears as NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Toronto MP Olivia Chow joined New Democrats on Saturday to reflec...
OTTAWA - Proud.That's the word New Democrats invariably use to describe how Jack Layton would feel about his beloved party's evolution since his untim...
TORONTO -- The widow of Jack Layton implored New Democrats on Friday to continue to grow his work and reap the harvest as the NDP paid tribute to the ...
A lot has been said about the kind of grief Canadians have been showing for Jack Layton. Is it contrived? Why such public spectacles? Is it a true outpouring of emotion? For some it seemed clear they wanted their 15 minutes of fame and would grieve publicly and put on a performance for the cameras.
I have to admit that in the past I have expressed sharp disagreement with the direction in which Jack Layton took the NDP as leader. However, this does not take away from the immense sadness and shock I felt upon hearing of his passing away.