ANGUS: Thoughts on Canada's Unprecedented Election

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ANGUS: Thoughts on Canada's Unprecedented Election

Charlie Angus / The Resistance - April 30, 2025 - Remembering NDP Leader, Jack Layton . . . . .

EXCERPT: "TEAM MAGA was stopped in Canada. Unlike November 5th, the wrong person didn't get elected.

In thinking of where we need to go as a nation, I leave you with more of Jack Layton's final words:

"To all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity… As my time in political life draws to a close, I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world."

His belief in our power to make change.

Thank you, Jack. I carry those words with me in everything I try to do."

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Jack Layton's last letter to Canadians

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CBC News · Posted: Aug 22, 2011 10:31 AM CST | Last Updated: August 22, 2011

EXCERPT: "And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world’s environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world."

All my very best,

Jack Layton