Why Was Jack Layton So Important to Canadian Politics

Jack Layton, the former leader of Canada's Official Opposition was a very important leader in Canadian politics and will be missed greatly. Jack passed away at 4:45am on August 22nd 2011. Layton had been battling a new form of cancer and had broken a hip earlier in the year. Jack Layton was such an important character in politics for many reasons, but one of his greatest traits was that he wanted a reason in politics and worked for the public good. Jack put all of his work into making Canada a better place. Layton was a good politian but also a good man, a man hard to come by. Jack had the utmost respect for his opponents and touched everyone he came in contact with with his warmth and optimism. Steven Harper said that "I know one thing: Jack gave his fight against cancer everything he had. Indeed, Jack never backed down from any fight." Jack one such an important politician because he was determined but also cool headed and worked his whole life to make Canada a better place. One of Layton's greatest achievements is in 2011. Jack had a fractured hip, needing a cane, and was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Even with these set backs he lived up to the nickname "Energizer Bunny" for his energetic personality. Jack Layton ended up winning 103 seats for the New Democratic Party in his fourth election in seven years. He shattered the old parties record and became the Official Opposition in the process. Jack Layton will be remembered with large smiles for his sunny personality, determination and loyalty to Canada.

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/08/22/f-jack-layton-timeline.html
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