RMR: Jack Layton

A compilation of Jack Layton clips from the Mercer Report.

[@bluebear1985]

I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr. Layton during the last election. It was after he had finished speaking and taking questions at a town hall meeting style rally in Thunder Bay. It was only for a couple of minutes, but he seemed like a really nice man. I was going to be starting a new college course within a few months, so he wished me the best of luck in my studies. I believe that he would have destroyed Harper in Parliament had he lived long enough for the opening of parliament. RIP, Jack.

[@lewisparkes5038]

bluebear1985 what an awesome human being

[@DannyInCanada]

I met him in April 2011. Told him there was *one* Harper program I approved of -- fostering orphaned kittens in 24 Sussex -- and wanted to know if an NDP government would continue with that. He said "Olivia does love cats, but first we'll have to make sure we have enough MPs." G'bye, Jack. Best Prime Minister this country never had.

[@bryanlazaroff6676]

I miss Jack's presence. He was amazing. There's a bigger issue with strayed cats across the country. Cats multiply every year in millions, and many birds become extinct because of that. Cornwall, ON, is a good example. The Federal Government must invest millions, if not, billions of dollars into programs to neuter/spay all strayed female cats, so we can save the birds.

[@ghostspectre1861]

Its staggering to see how far the NDP fell after Layton passed away. Almost like he carried the hopes of the party.

[@superskiier50]

+GhostSpectre thats because he did.

[@corneliali7747]

+GhostSpectre I would have totally voted for NDP if Jack Layton is still leader. I only voted for Trudeau because I want Harper no more.

[@johnlampros9061]

Tbf, Mulcair did deliver the second best performance of the NDP in history. It just so happened that he had the enormous expectations of Layton to live up to.

[@obamabinladen4109]

@@johnlampros9061 And also Trudeau kinda stole the show in 2015

[@TheLunisbadman]

Rachel Notley is the best in Alberta. She reminds me of him.

[@pawsmcgraws916]

the man who should have been king....

[@Bernie3000]

+paws mcgraws beautiful, yet heartbreaking comment.

[@bobminion9860]

And he would have without a doubt in my heart and soul, been sworn in as our next PM had cancer not taken him, what a shame and loss.

[@jessetombstone7773]

It's just a shame that he represented the WRONG party.

[@PaulRudd1941]

@@jessetombstone7773 explain.

[@TheRathead80]

@@jessetombstone7773 explain please

[@briandunn1047]

I miss Jack Layton. Utter and absolute gentleman 👏

[@Medicinnov8r]

Rest In Peace and Thank You Jack Layton #WithLove

[@GrlzzIy]

+Medicinnov8r VOTE NDP

[@liamcdm3689]

Jack Layton was awesome! He even made my parents consider voting for the first time. I miss him.

[@picklepoppers8223]

A wonderful man who is gone too soon. What I absolutely love about him is that he is sooooo normal. He does not have an iota of pride or arrogance. RIP dear Mr. Layton. 💐🌹💐🌹

[@DragoonRyRs]

Lookin back this guy coulda turned Canada around single handedly, rest in peace king

[@MTheChequeGuy]

Jack Layton could have been PM if he lived long enough to see the NDP get a majority government after being voted the official opposition...

[@MaineJuen]

Such a friendly, easy going guy. I love how Rick is able to get politicians to relax around him, get them to laugh and simply be themselves. It has always helped remind me that these men and women are people first before they're politicians. And Jack was a great guy. He'll be missed.

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

even conservatives respected him. Good man gone too soon

[@ryant2412]

Been conservative my whole life. He was the first person that made me vote non conservative. God I wish he could of been prime minister

[@alexkilgour1328]

What a loss to Canada. Oh, what could have been.

[@ilikebananas818]

I miss him!

[@patticiufo3980]

I miss him terribly too... got a black tulipio ( tulip tree)planted out back in his honour. the only politician who was truly a thoughtful, kind man, great listener, hoped to make a difference in all the important things. Loved to be a "cheerleader" too - how many politicians can you say that about ? L Auntie Patti

[@ilikebananas818]

That's so beautiful that you planted a tree in his honour Aunt Patti! Would look forward to seeing it this summer :)

[@patticiufo3980]

I'm going to have a spring party - got over 500 Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, iris, alliums, etc in this fall - I'll try to get may wine made for it ; )

[@MaineJuen]

I miss Jack. A real charismatic guy who really seemed to honestly care about this country and its people. A real friendly guy, I would have liked to know him personally. But as a citizen I feel that I did know him, he made himself so approachable even in leadership position.

[@MrShenhai]

I actually met Jack Layton when I was a child in Queen's Park. Such a nice man... RIP sir.

[@nunosoares2329]

Rest in peace Mr. Layton. The Orange will crush again soon.

[@patrickcrozier7138]

A good man. rest in peace Jack.

[@MikeSmith-yq8pq]

"A good man"?! Just ask the ladies of the Velvet Touch about Jack Laydown of the NDP (Nude Democratic Party). Agreed they might have a different thoughts?

[@PaulRudd1941]

@@MikeSmith-yq8pq Waahh my unsubstantiated evidence Waahh. Don't you have a baby sitter who should be looking after you?

[@Brizdyn]

I met Jack for the second time at a rally in Saint John during the federal election. I felt so honoured to meet the the leader of my party and all the inspiration he brought. Second highlight of that rally was Rick Mercer who was as cheeky as ever.

[@AlekWheeler]

3:56 “you could be in cabinet with Bob Rae” Truly it was a different time.

[@krisppynugget]

A great, respectable leader. RIP Jack Layton.

[@zeenat89]

Teared up a little while watching this...RIP Jack..

[@freakyflow]

Worse thing about being Canadian and getting old...You get to see true Canadians pass away And abit of Canada with them His talks were never speeches His words never needed a pen and paper ..Thanks for your work jack

[@42.0fmthefever5]

The legendary Jack should of been Prime Minister 🧡 miss you Jack 😥

[@joanneclarke8272]

R.I.P MY PM.

[@LambHoot]

he just loved what he did, he was awesome

[@InfamousStevieB]

Ah, I remember watching most of these on RMR. Rest in peace, Jack. From one guitar player to another, as a fellow Canadian and as a youth that strived to become more aware and involved in politics through watching you, thank you. You will forever be missed.

[@Infinitez_72]

I didn't know Jack in person but he was a really funny guy and I sure miss him... RIP

[@wpgne]

Jack's death has changed this country to its core. We will never be the same.

[@DragoonRyRs]

Rest in peace to this legend. Wish I was older when we met so we could have had a real convo, but you inspired me to learn and live life properly from our talk. Thanks Jack.

[@willyzh1106]

Oh I can just imagine Jack chuckling in front of the TV when he saw those mock kid commercials of him. Somehow, I'd imagine Stephen breaking a glass over a similar commercial of him.

[@DiscoDevilDog]

"Kitchen party", one of the most Canadian phrases, ever.

[@crassenti]

This makes me want to cry, he was robbed, he should have been PM, but cancer stole him from us too soon

[@CDN1975]

That skit with the kids, best ever! "Strong like the Hulk". Lol.

[@thegyger]

I voted for his party on the last election because I thought he and his party had a good platform but it's also great to realize he was a really nice guy with a great sense of humor. I think I'm going to miss him more now that I realized he was so good at heart.

[@QuietLurker]

This was the reason I liked Jack so much because he was just so darn friendly.

[@Presto262]

I miss Jack he should have been our PM he was the one who made me NDP.

[@PandaCat18]

damn! jack has some freaking good cantonese! He will be missed.. :(

[@samanthaedwards9420]

I miss Jack 😢

[@ttcgeek]

It's too bad we'll never see Air Jack Layton again... We'll miss you, Jack. RIP.

[@yellowyellow7476]

If Layton didn’t pass away in 2011 he would of most likely become PM in 2015.

[@MrBretlee]

Jack Layton is dead but the spirit of liberty of the young ones will take over what has he left. Now Feel The Revolution In Canada 2012 Friends ! :D

[@kaysanmohamed6586]

man if Layton was still leader of the NDP i would be voting for them. really sad he passed away

[@John-nx9hx]

Sure miss Jack. He truly gave hope to Canadians. Even from his deathbed his words were inspirational. ""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." Jack Layton We could sure use more politicians like Jack today.

[@rmessenger]

There will never be another like him, which is a shame because we could really use a Jack Layton in Washington :(

[@gacharose1738]

A fine gentleman.

[@b1gr3d53]

"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"- Jack Layton 2011 rest in sweet paradise king.

[@elmartillo7931]

Canada could sure use Jack right now

[@jamk9]

I found out about Jack Layton's death from Rick's tweet on my phone while I was on vacation near Toronto. RIP

[@GeraltinWoW]

Jack was great, I got to meet and talk to him and he was really passionate about what he did.

[@RoseofSharon321]

I don't know much about Canadian politics but he seems like a terrific guy our thoughts are with his family.

[@Dr_Manhattan]

RIP Jack he represented hope to my family when we were struggling. also "I didnt know anything about Jack" miss the Mercer Report

[@008samu]

Le meilleur chef que le Canada aurait pu avoir...

[@stevenweitenbeck6412]

we sure could use him now

[@MrTwhalley]

Well done Rick; thank you for the compilation of Jack.

[@VasilyLykov]

Back in the golden days of the NDP. This man never would have drove the party into the ground, the was Tom Mulcair did.

[@TheOmega1989]

Vasily Lykov why? Because he told the truth in quebec and it pissed them off

[@davidriedel5282]

With Mulcair as leader, the NDP was running at 40% during the 2015 campaign and would have won if the niqab issue hadn't erupted. Either Mulcair or Layton would have done a much better job as prime minister, compared to Trudeau.

[@assemblyguy]

Interesting how Rick interviewed him and the topic of prostate cancer came up. Who would have guessed that, looking back, just how serious it was. I do not spend time thinking about the loss, I spend time thinking about the life.

[@JohnMarochko-hs5em]

I miss Jack

[@sahrabulle4725]

I miss him so much too

[@jamk9]

awesome video, RIP JAck Layton, can't wait for the new season of RMR!

[@findyourpursea.j.9870]

I miss you, Jack!!! Mulcair 2015; bring Jack's vision to a reality! #NDP

[@hockeysong]

+FindYourPurse A.J. Jack Layton was a man, Mulcair was a Bob Rae and Bob Rae is not human

[@liamcdm3689]

hockeysong Bob Raw was a disgrace.

[@ApollosPlace]

Thanks Rick - I knew you had made so many shows with him.

[@TheSportsrelated]

Rest in peace Jack Layton.

[@MikeNoran]

An honest Canadian. Rest in Peace.

[@vighneshkoalapunani8851]

i miss him :(

[@supertarzan12]

Jack Jack my fave opposition leader. RIP

[@EmmmHitch]

love and miss you jack!

[@15onedirectionfan]

i miss him so much :(

[@Lenntaro]

man i can only imagine what it would be like if he was prime minister for atleast one term R.I.P Jack

[@crunk4124]

Layton's moustache FTW !!

[@andrewwalsh6401]

Would never vote NDP but I always had respect for Mr. Layton.

[@moeguy222]

The guy who should have become our next Prime Minister... :(

[@nc4093]

I miss mr. Layton :(

[@desireeT01]

miss you Jack !

[@ecoomber]

Jack was such a good sport!

[@87enoughBULL]

LOL aw "there's only one thing you're allowed to say." thats the first time i heard him speak cantonese! it is such a difficult language, i have to say I'm so impressed!

[@georgekostaras]

I never voted for Jack, but I found it tragic that he died during his greatest political triumph

[@billywish]

how can anyone dislike this? Heartless bastards...

[@NorthFraserFab]

im 15 and i was just waiting for the day i was able to vote for him and now hes gone. i think he would have been good for this country

[@kerijan2003]

We miss you very much! R.I.P.

[@moneyness1]

RIP jack from 2021

[@moneyness1]

coming back again in 2024

[@rileybarbeau879]

Best prime minister that never was.

[@1redrider100]

What are you doing here? RICK MERCER IS ON RIGHT NOW! (As of when this was posted)

[@michellejohnson1398]

I remember writing to the NDP party and getting back a timely response so I voted NDP always voted Liberal. When he passed it was very sad.

[@faceplantcharlie]

Who can honestly dislike this video?

[@Shadowdoom256]

RIP

[@AllRequired]

@RedDaVincy Did the stars align perfectly for Stephen Harper or what?

[@R32Danny]

Jack will be missed

[@CarrieOEJeffery]

I Miss Jack :(

[@isaacBrockofthe41]

A great politician. May not of agreed with you 100% Jack, but there was no doubt that you were a fighter.

[@Atheral]

wow Jack knows Cantonese!

[@Becclyn2]

Really nice.

[@japanesehighlander]

I've been out of Canada for so long, I never got a chance to vote for the NDP. Mr. Layton seemed to have class. Sorry your gone

[@GraemeStnmn]

RIP Jack Layton

[@ElGorro8]

This made me sad.... :(

[@TheDeadlyKind]

Cheers Jack.

[@GBfanatic15]

"who's the catcher?" XD that made me laugh :D

[@judgedredd8657]

I've never supported the NDP but I liked jack. RIP

[@mikewhosoever8703]

Top left Jack.. although I never agreed with his politics, I respected him as a man and the passion of what he stood for

[@kittymimi200]

): great man..

[@JonEldred]

Was that Matt Good around the 1:05 mark?