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Ontario Election: Reasonable and Troubling

October 7, 2011, By William Christian

As election outcomes go, the results in Ontario’s seem pretty reasonable, though to some extent troubling as well.

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Thoughts on Jack Layton’s Final Letter

September 6, 2011, By William Christian

Jack Layton’s last letter to Canadians was, as everyone was told from the very beginning, a collegial affair.  Layton, party president Brian Topp, chief of staff Anne McGrath, and his wife and colleague Olivia Chow all had input into the final draft. The letter was hortatory rhetoric, defined as writing that encourages its audience to [...]

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Is There a Coalition Government in Our Future?

September 6, 2011, By William Christian

In 1980, Pierre Trudeau defeated Joe Clark’s bumbling regime and formed a new Liberal government. However, he faced a serious problem constructing his cabinet. The voters of western Canada showed they did not much like the prime minister who had taunted them with the question, “Why should I sell your wheat?”

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A Student’s Tribute to Jack Layton

August 29, 2011, By Kate Makarow
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“With the passing of Jack Layton we’ve lost a charismatic, engaging leader and a strong voice for our country. We’ve also lost one of our biggest advocates for young Canadians.”

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Jack Layton in Context

August 23, 2011, By Davina Choy

Our friend and contributor to The Canadian Encyclopedia, Alan Whitehorn of the Royal Military College of Canada, explains the significance of Jack Layton’s legacy and the unique role of the New Democratic Party in Canada on Radio Canada International. Some highlights:

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Jack Layton’s Amazing Race

August 22, 2011, By John Geddes
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Jack Layton, leader of the NDP, has died after a battle with cancer. Just months before, he led the NDP to the Official Opposition in his last amazing race.

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