Jack Layton Remembered

We're just going to take a quick break from the election if that's alright with everyone. 

Victoria Votes is not a partisan organization, we do not endorse any political party or candidate, but we do feel it's important to recognize the contribution of Mr. Layton to Canadian Politics and to our country. Today, Canada lost a great man. This evening, around 200 people gathered near the office of NDP MP Denise Savoie to remember the contribution to Canadian politics made by Jack Layton.

Among the dozens gathered there were MLAs Rob Fleming and Carole James, along with MPs Randall Garrison and Denise Savoie. The tone was one of sorrow, but also of admiration and warmth as each speaker remembered Jack's personality and his leadership. In the crowd were council candidate Rose Henry and current City Council members Philippe Lucas, Marianne Alto, John Luton, and Lynn Hunter, along with Mayor Fortin.

The highlights of the evening were speeches by Rob Fleming and Carole James, both of whom took time to echo words from Layton's final letter to Canadians while relating their own personal experiences working under Jack's leadership. All of the speakers stressed the value of coming together as Canadians to heed Layton's final request, that we work tirelessly to improve our country and our communities.

Thanks to everyone who came out.

VV

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