Jack Layton

I just saw the news that NDP leader, Jack Layton, passed away at home this morning after his battle with cancer. He managed to bring the NDP from third place in Canadian politics to the role of official opposition after the last federal election. It's a shame he is gone, and I can only hope whoever the party elects as leader will be a strong voice in parliament, and that the NDP don't fall apart. Canada (like any country) needs strong and decent people in the leadership roles. I think Jack Layton was both of those things. May his spirit enjoy whatever it has moved on to.