Jack Layton On The Hour: Full Interview

[@ThatsBadTV]

I didn't vote for Layton, but I gained a ton of respect for him, he turned the NDP from a joke to almost running our country.

[@evanshiong3557]

@@StallionStudios1234 This was back when the NDP were a real progressive economic populist party - progressive on everything not just social justice issues. Plus Jack Layton was a charismatic leader. I have the greatest respect for Jagmeet Singh, but I think his tendency to get overly political about certain social issues around the country turns off some people.

[@StallionStudios1234]

@@evanshiong3557 Yeah fair enough. I think your right on Jagmeet on getting very political. They are starting to shift their policies now to become more left than the liberals and its starting to attract people with more extreme views as well. Jagmeet within the party actually has the highest approval rating amongst all leaders. I tend to vote more right but I am not a fan of Peter O'Toole by any means, just the same old same old which is very disappointing.

[@campsitez2355]

Jack Layton is quoted to have requested to completely shut down the tarsands of which eastern provinces were relying on for "equalization payments". Jack Layton is on record requesting to "be more like Greece, because they're doing some great things" prior to their economic collapse. The NDP now has successfully got the Liberals to ban handguns.... in the exact same way Venezuela did prior to the event of elections still taking place but... "not really". So if you take the blackface/SNC-Lavalin scandal as of late if you think Canada is capable of holding legit elections anymore... I would say that you're delusional. Here we have Trudeau propped up by none other than the NDP freezing the bank accounts of peaceful protestors like they do in actual dictatorships. Locking non-violent protesters and denying them bail while allowing violent offenders like murderers to get bail. This is the NDP you "respect". Accept that for what it is.

[@bufnyfan1]

By promising everything to everyone just so he could feed his enormous ego. That's all Layon was--an egomaniac.

[@broadstreet21]

​@bufnyfan1 I'm a hardline conservative, but I won't call Layton an egomaniac. He was down to earth and straightforward. Of course I disagree with him, but at least I respect him.

[@MeadowgreenStudio]

Love you, Jack. Rest in Peace. You're such a wonderful spirit, and I wish you could have been the leader of Canada. I'll always appreciate your contribution to humanity, and regret your passing too soon.

[@nc4093]

Very kind words for a wonderful real leader he would have been he was in my veiws as well.ii hope for all the children who grow up in politics and many after can learn these values of this man as a leader of Canada.

[@bufnyfan1]

@@nc4093 Tell me just ONE thing this narcissist did. The one thing I will never forget (or forgive him for) was when a Catholic member of the NDP from Manitoba based on her religious beliefs wouldn't support gay marriage. Instead of respecting her faith, Layton said if she didn't support gay marriage she would be expelled from the caucus. Unbelievable. He should have been censored or even forced to apologize for this. Layton was in politics for one reason and one reason ONLY--to feed his enormous ego. I found it ironic that when he got to the highest point of his political career (by essentially promising everything to everyone) he was stricken with cancer. And even then when he could have done a public service by telling what he was suffering from (which Alex Trebek shared when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and as he said saved many lives because many people then went for early screening) Layton said he didn't want to discourage people with the same cancer. Absolute baloney---likelihood he was hiding what he had--as to why who knows.

[@soran27]

honestly i cry when i watch this. 'it's never too late to try and make the world a better place.'

[@connor4366]

As a conservative, I respect him deeply. He is a true politician. Trudeau and Singh are clowns compared to him.

[@keh956]

Greatest prime minister we never had

[@wonphi]

Jack is a true Canadian hero. He put his country before himself. Truly a profound human being.

[@evanshiong3557]

True. Unlike a lot of politicians, Jack Layton was actually passionate about these issues his whole life not just when he entered federal politics at age 52. He was a city councillor, and as a professor he did many op-eds on issues like housing, the aids epidemic, clean water, and city garbage. In contrast Tom Mulcair was a career politician for 34 years and was involved in a lot of the political fights.

[@bufnyfan1]

@@evanshiong3557 and accomplished nothing. Layton killed the Toronto Olympic Bid in 1996 and then lied about his role in it. After that he got hammered trying to become mayor of Toronto so took his act to Federal Politics because he needed something to feed his enormous ego

[@littlediscoveries]

I'm still not old enough to vote, but I have for a while been interested in politics and this year, I was so happy to see what amazing success this man brought to the NDP. Jack really was an inspiration to young people and he seemed like such a kind, intelligent person. I'm very that he was from Montreal, my city. He was very brave, and he will be missed by many.

[@palmergriffiths1952]

I miss this man. What a wonderful Canadian. God Rest his Soul

[@spiritualworlds_jeanyang]

You have contributed so much for the community, your passion will live on the hearts of canadians!!

[@kittywittybear]

Jack I will miss you. You are a great Canadian and will be sorely missed.

[@HarfangX]

Merci Jack pour ton courage et ta persévérance. Tu étais un grand-homme et aurais surement été un des plus grand premier ministre du Canada.

[@SteveDangle]

Looks like George owes Jack a beer. NDP's won Edmonton-Strathcona in Alberta.

[@milkwasabadchoice6969]

Beer is for brawlers.

[@idkmybffgill]

What a truly inspiring man! This guy is what motivated me to vote last election and I'm so glad to say that I voted NDP. It is so unfortunate that Canada has lost such an incredible leader who would've been the best prime minister our country has ever seen. The silver lining in all of this is that after his death, it seems that more people are starting to wake up and follow this guy. Let's get Harper out of here next election and vote for a real opposition, a real chance at a new future!

[@marsneedstowels]

His early death proved to me we are in the darkest timeline.

[@brc423]

They did win Edmonton too!!!

[@bradleycampbell2843]

@@TreeMovies I often wonder if he did get his beer

[@CandyxKush]

Thank you Jack Layton

[@ML-my8qq]

I miss this man

[@WhiteCanada1]

I may not have agreed with all of his political views, but I would have voted for this guy in the last election because he was one of the few politicians who was a true genuine Canadian, and I'm a Conservative who didn't vote in '15

[@harrisn3693]

The Conservatives are a bunch of Israelis who sold Canada to the US.

[@arcturianeye]

Life has never been about power or position but rather how one lives their life. Jacks life was well lived..thanks for the humanity not the bitter smallness some can't help but be.Loved Tommy loved Jack 2 big hearted souls.No bitterness in my heart nor soul ...well wishes always Jack,love ya be peaceful

[@voutenixz]

Personal opinion. I’ve never voted for the NDP. But I’ve always said that he should have been a prime minister.

[@Aaroncast86]

Thanks. It's refreshing to read comments from someone who is not only intellegent but also open minded. Many people look for the answers they want, ignore the rest and get angry.

[@xig19872009]

He's so smart and handsome, I hope he wins!!!

[@ALEXIP1003]

Rest in Peace Jack

[@corbalt1]

I'm an American very envious of the Canadian political system when I see Jack Layton. This man being on this big TV show is the equivalent of Dennis Kucinich or Ralph Nader being on Meet The Press (in your dreams!).

[@0dour]

I only heard of him after he died. RIP beautiful spirit

[@mbrand19971]

I never met Jack but he was a very sincere man that has done a lot for this country then the previous one we got but he simply brought back our values this country hasn't had in a long time.

[@rapturjesuss]

@SuperUser1323 I`m totally with you, and right now NDP is the best chance we got.

[@pmorin13]

I live in Edmonton- Stathcona. I put in a vote that put Linda Duncan in office. When people say it cannot be done Layton showed it could. I will miss him very dearly. All we can do now is honour his memory by getting out there and become a part of politics.

[@MadameDequoila]

Le NPD a mon vote. J'espère aussi qu'il y aura des membres du Parti Vert qui seront élus. Nous avons besoin de gens de conviction, passionnés et dévoués qui ont un regard neuf et des idées. Il y a un début à tout.

[@Halladay23]

I believe Stroumboulopoulos owes Layton a beer

[@iluvwater66]

RIP Jack, il always remember you. A great influence for Canadians and an inspiration for all.

[@chadsimmons4496]

17 straight balanced budgets under Tommy Douglas.

[@ThePantyDroper]

He was a good man. So sad he's gone. He would have done great things for canada.

[@johnnyc.31]

George was such a negative jerk. We miss you and your positivity Jack! Canada has lost it's greatest champion of the people.

[@CEAGLES18]

I usually enjoy George's interviews but he was just plain rude and arrogant with a class guy like Jack Layton

[@yinghuix3373]

Some of the things he said about the NDP were factually correct, but I think he needed to say those things in a more dignified manner.

[@dwightseufert6491]

George was challening Jack on the things that the NDP are classically challenged on, which gave Layton an oppertunity to comfront those things. It worked to Jack's advantage...

[@sarage09]

Jack thanks for fight and stand for as. Canada and Canadians are so proud of you. Thank for teaching us to believe in our selves, and to fight for our right. You will missed by all people you fighting for and RIP Jack.

[@babs5ish]

I was there at the taping of this show. Feel very privileged.

[@TheExiledTyrant]

Rest in peace Jack, you were one of the strongest fighters for the common man of Canada!

[@Amybayme]

That person did win in Edmonton East! :)

[@evanshiong3557]

He actually wrote in his YEARBOOK that he wanted to be Prime minister one day? Dang; I got a plastic trophy from my teacher with that exact same label on it. What a shame that he never actually achieved that goal.

[@Lampheader]

you're almost there jack..

[@nc4093]

Exactly right on the money see truth real truth we need you mr layton.

[@banjoman2375]

LOVE YOU JACK!

[@Marvelousinmy25]

I shall truly miss Jack Layton, he was a great person. May your soul rest in peace and may God keep his wife, my deepest sympathies to her.

[@SirKaid]

Jack Layton was full of vitality and really cared about his view of Canada's future. RIP Jack. Don't worry, we'll keep up the good fight, even though you won't be here to see it.

[@originaltamil]

it brings tears to my eyes cause i know this guy is the ONE. My life would become easier for the 5 years to come if Layton is elected

[@laurajames723]

I was out in Edmonton earlier this year when the provincial election was on, and NDP did pick up two more provincial seats there putting them at four. So who says it can't be done in Alberta?

[@aminomidy]

we all shall miss you Jack!

[@frankieutd]

he looks like the kind of guy everyone would have fun with and speaks with his heart not for fame thats what we want as a PM

[@TheEpyonz]

R.I.P Jack Layton

[@BloggerMusicMan]

Layton actually won that bet at 5:30. Edmonton-Strathcona went to the NDP that election :) RIP

[@KrayonL]

I love this man!! NDP FTW!

[@velocity246]

Vote NDP!!

[@MrSupertwo]

Rest in Peace Jack! Thank you for believing in us and believing in Canada. We will never forget you.

[@oursirpeace]

RIP Jack... definitely a one of kind politician!

[@kcjk1991]

My family has the exact same issues he's addressing but we believe in saving money and working hard for what we deserve, not sitting back and getting pay checks from a government

[@scottandrew8906]

This dude was a good one. His intentions were good.

[@razella100]

he'll be sadly missed..he was our hope

[@Hadogei123456789]

YES, Jack Layton!

[@tigerbaby25]

Rest in Peace Jack. Thank you for all your service for Canadians. We will miss you terribly.

[@stevenaudet]

YEAH! NDP in Quebec! It's about time!

[@Aaroncast86]

Now we're on the same page.

[@Leaveatrailoflies]

Not remembering you as a politician, Remembering you as a man. R.I.P.

[@en3rgieboy]

hello jack you definitely have my vote, im not voting for you because your above all the other politicians, i am voting for you because you gave everyone in alberta (including me) $400 awhile back, and that was awesome! i am just returning the favor :D

[@Aaroncast86]

carmie1818 Yes, I see your point(s) now. The first time I read your response to my comment I thought you said "Harper is a good thing for this country." haha

[@Devvy66]

I hope George paid up cause there is an NDP mp in Alberta last election

[@ahealthydoseofdoubt]

We will miss you Jack.

[@mpawsonable]

@Maiaer Thank you!

[@Squidbertful]

What a wonderful country you would have made. We will all miss you Jack. Rest easy.

[@leafyutube]

I don't agree with his policies but you have to admire his fighting spirit. A good all around guy.

[@johndicksonkaraoke2554]

Read his book Speaking Out Louder Ideas That Work For Canadians.

[@CanadianPyro]

I'm so pissed off he's gone.

[@PzKpfw]

R.I.P.

[@prdoyle]

George, I hope you bought him his cold beer while you had the chance. The NDP won the Edmonton-Strathcona riding in Alberta!

[@cheeriosinabowl]

I found out not too long ago, that Jack and his wife Olivia Chow-chow have moved into their 34 room mansion in Stornoway, Ottawa. The house is valued at $4-$5 millions dollars. And remember dear people, he's just one of us, he's working for the average man. (..... eyes roll).

[@Aaroncast86]

You wrote that the Green Party would raise taxes. Could you provide a link to some credible resources on that?

[@MegaTrippyShit]

I like this guy and all but I'm kinda skeptical about what my dad said. What he said is that he will put our country in debt. I don't really know how to respond/contradict him about it so. Responses please?

[@cppbandit]

Although I am philosophically opposed to NDP principles, I really hoped Jack Layton would oust the Liberals as the official opposition leader, because he genuinely earned my respect as a passionate and involved leader who would work hard every day and make Stephen Harper a much better PM. Although he never got a chance to live the dream he worked so hard for, he left a legacy to live up to, he probably died happy, still on the high of such a great victory, and surrounded by family.

[@crunk4124]

Noble man

[@NewtonX2]

I know he's far behind in the number of seats when compared to the liberals and conservatives, but I will keep voting until we get a true leader like Jack Layton to run this country!

[@Anghellik9]

I'm not even an NDP supporter at all, but I wish his family good luck.

[@AdamHassan88]

It is my first time I will be able to vote, and I'll be voting NDP. Jack Layton for Prime Minister!

[@Hadogei123456789]

Yes, Jack Layton rocks your effing socks!

[@Canhistoryismylife]

I wonder If Jack Got the 20 after Duncan won in strathcona

[@FloMonKish]

@juzu4me You see any other politicians would of taken advantage of this as they are driven by greed. Jack Layton has proven to be different and this is the kind of person we need as a leader for this country.

[@thetaoofken]

Jack Layton has multiple University degrees, has written books, lead a political party to gains in elections, and seen success in creating legislation that has worked for Canadians, much more than the trolls I can see here bickering about "Conservative" and "Socialist."

[@GOJACKGOinBC]

GO JACK GO!!! Oh Canada, we love you

[@UzumakiNaruto_]

At his and his party's greatest triumph Jack loses his life and doesn't get to enjoy the fruits of his labour....damn. =( Out of all the leaders of the parties, he was by far the best of them.

[@Dominodude55]

Canadian politics are so screwed up right now. Why did you have to leave us behind, Jack? There'll be no one quite like you for some time and we could have really used your leadership.

[@ytismylife]

I really hope he wins tomorrow.

[@mattmatt115]

@Hisjabberwock Im from Northern Ontario, and I'm voting NDP! I think that Canadians need to give the NDP a chance. This is not a two party system, where right = left behind the scenes... There are OTHER CHOICES!!! Stephen Harper is COMPLETELY off the table for me. Micheal Ignatieff, is holding on by a thread for me. Duceppe shouldnt even be debating in Federal Electoral Debates, as he is a PROVINCIAL LEADERS. And where the hell is Liz? SHE IS A FEDERAL CANDIDATE, WHY THE BLACKOUT?!

[@Dogmai75]

George I sure hope Jack got his cold beer :).

[@rjs1974able]

I heart George

[@mmcrosbie]

@ytismylife It's a tough battle, but I am not surprised that he is the leader of the oppostion - he made history tonight.

[@TheCrimsonMoogle]

So many of the youth voters are voting NDP, for both platform and for the candidate. I myself am a 23 year old who is voting for the first time, and voting NDP, as well as many of my friends all same age group first time votes. Harper is not the way to go, NDP is.

[@izuma123]

He was a fighter indeed Rip

[@mw2snipey]

GO NDP

[@cate284]

God, Guns, Gas, Greed and the GOP. Don't be concerned about Canadian politics...worry about your own country. Don't come in here and tear down a man who just died of cancer when the whole country is upset by his loss...a man who really gave a damn about working class Canadians, the environment and maintaining our universal healthcare system. Not everyone agreed with Jack but everyone liked the man...he was personable with a lot of integrity and he truly cared. That is what set people off.

[@rapturjesuss]

@SuperUser1323 NDP is ahead of Liberal in the most recent polls, so I guess NDP has a better chance of winning.

[@Roubiere]

Same here.

[@bladeere14]

@viper10011 so your saying you want Canada run like a business?