Jack Layton: A Remarkable Man

Today Canada lost a remarkable man. Where we may not have the same views or agree on policies, one thing we can all agree on is Jack Layton changed the face of Canadian politics. He lead with passion and integrity. I'd like to share part of his final letter.

To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don’t be discouraged that my own journey hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer.

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

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Stephanie