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Cap in hand. (Blogging a Dead Horse) (Progressive Bloggers)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:15:00 GMT

Today NDP environment critic Nathan Cullen is slamming Stephen Harper for effectively putting up the "Gone fishin'" sign while the majority of premiers stare down Stelmach and Wall -- the only premiers still holding out against Canada adopting the regulated cap on pollution that Jack Layton has been calling for.The NDP's release ends with this thought-provoking line:“Regrettably, the...

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Barenaked Ladies: “Rock for Layton!” (ProudToBeCanadian Blog)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:14:04 GMT

2002: Barenaked Ladies endorse NDP hopeful Toronto - The Barenaked Ladies announced plans Thursday for a concert in support of NDP leadership hopeful Jack Layton. ... The Sept. 25 concert, Rock for Layton , will take place at the Phoenix nightclub in Toronto. ... Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page said the band decided to endorse a candidate because “it was time to start getting...

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Jack Layton is a Dangerous Fool (Celestial Junk)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:57:00 GMT

... and here is why: You see , Jack Layton is so caught up in the socialist utopian dream of John Lennon , that he can't even move himself to utter a word of criticism of Muslim barbarism. Instead, he spews venom at Canada for turning over Taliban barbarians to Afghan government forces and insists we negotiate with murderous Muslims instead of hunting them down and killing them. Source....

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Barack Obama is no Jack Layton...and no Stephen Harper either (Daimnation!)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:15:23 GMT

The Globe and Mail's reality-challenged Lawrence Martin quotes reality-challenged Prof. Michael Byers on changing the NDP's name: [...] Just calling them the Democrats would also widen the party's reach, make it sound more accessible. "It will be an indicator of the maturity of the party," Mr. Byers says. He likes the U.S. connection. "In many ways, Barack Obama's platform is close to Jack Layton's...

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Layton pledges $206 million for Vancouver transit (New Democratic Party of Canada)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:54:00 GMT

“Time to increase investments in transit, not costs.” – NDP Leader VANCOUVER – Federal NDP leader Jack Layton pledged an investment of $206 million dollars over four years for Vancouver’s public transit system today. Speaking at the Vancouver Seabus terminal, the NDP Leader outlined details of Vancouver’s share of the NDP’s plan to invest in transit through a dedication of one cent per...

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Petition Calls on Ontario NDP to Lower Leadership Race Entry Fee (Uncorrected Proofs) (Progressive Bloggers)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:38:00 GMT

Ontario New Democrats may be interested in signing this petition. A $15,000 entry fee seems a bit high given that the federall party only required $7,500 to enter the leadership race that elected Jack Layton.

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NDP Lose Original Member to Liberals (The "What Do I Know Grit") (Progressive Bloggers)

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:35:00 GMT

More proof of what I've been harping on about the NDP and their total lack of direction. Reid Scott, the original NDP member from the Danforth riding now occupied by Jack Layton, is no set to join Stephane Dion in his Green Shift crusade. Susan Delacourt has the scoop here. Reid Scott was instrumental in the selection of today's Canadian flag. As for the NDP? No direction known.

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Furor over text message fiasco prompts Ottawa's intervention (ITBusiness.ca - Top Stories)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:23:37 GMT

Industry Minister Jim Prentice has demanded an explanation from the CEOs of Bell Mobility and Telus Mobility in the wake of widespread outrage over the company's plans to charge customers for incoming text messages. Includes a podcast with NDP leader Jack Layton about his party's protest against the change.

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What Rhymes with Orange? (Blues Clair) (Progressive Bloggers)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:42:00 GMT

Chantal Hebert gives us a little taste of the NDP's upcoming general election strategy, "when Jack Layton will be taking turns with Stephen Harper to take shots at Dion's carbon tax". Them Dippers have more in common with those 'arrogant and deceitful' Liberals (that they always complain about) then they realize. Mission accomplished I suppose... "The ndp is fighting the Liberals today...

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Hang On, Just One Second (They Call Me "Mr. Sinister")

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:01:00 GMT

I read Lynn McDonald's condemnation of Jack Layton's stand on carbon taxes and I agree with her critique. Can you sense a but? But, I think she totally cops out with this sentence: The particulars of Stéphane Dion's carbon tax plan are beyond the scope of this short comment. I agree with your reasons behind the slap at Jack Layton. He is doing Canadians a disservice by condemning...

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NDP demands fairness for cell phone consumer (New Democratic Party of Canada)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:44:00 GMT

Layton launches online petition against “text message cash-grab” TORONTO – Canadian consumers will be paying more for cell phones, services, food and other household essentials over the next year, says NDP Leader Jack Layton. Layton says two major consumer reports released yesterday combined with aggressive anti-consumer action by two of Canada’s largest cellular service...

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Layton slams Harper for G8 inaction on climate change (New Democratic Party of Canada)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:42:00 GMT

“Ignoring Canada’s targets for pollution reduction shows contempt” Layton TORONTO – NDP Leader Jack Layton slammed Stephen Harper today for his role in ensuring no progress was made on global efforts to reduce greenhouse gases at the G8 summit in Japan and the contempt shown by ignoring the climate change targets adopted by the House of Commons just weeks ago. “Today’s announcement...

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Apology (The Turner Report)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:54:47 GMT

Recently a lot of people have been asking me if I’m going to apologize. Some big influential columnist guy did it in Monday’s National Post. Stephane Dion did it. Radio pohbah Charles Adler did it. John Baird did it. Quebec leader Mario Dumont and NDP leader Jack Layton did it. Endless blogging Tories demanded it. [...]

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Statement from NDP leader Jack Layton following the death of a Canadian soldier (New Democratic Party of Canada)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:48:00 GMT

It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Private Colin William Wilmot, from Fredericton, N.B. Private Wilmot, a medic with 1 Field Ambulance at Edmonton Garrison, was killed by a roadside while on foot patrol near Kandahar City. On behalf of all New Democrats I would like to convey to Private Wilmot's friends, family and colleagues that we appreciate the sacrifices he made, we admire...

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Everybody Loves Ray? (CalgaryGrit)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:07:00 GMT

Layton hoping for Alberta 'breakthrough' with Ray Martin as a candidate CALGARY — Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton says he's thrilled that long-time Alberta New Democrat Ray Martin has agreed to seek the candidacy for the national party in the riding of Edmonton East. Martin served as the Alberta NDP leader for eight years in the late 1980s to early 1990s. He then returned to provincial...

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Layton calls on Harper to join G8 efforts to cap pollution (New Democratic Party of Canada)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:04:00 GMT

“Cap-and-trade in Europe, Japan and USA leaves Canada isolated” says Layton OTTAWA – NDP leader Jack Layton is calling the upcoming G8 meeting in Japan the last opportunity Stephen Harper will have to signal a serious commitment to place a real cap on greenhouse gas emissions before Canada stands alone with Russia as the only industrialized nations without a cap-and-trade system....

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Layton celebrating 400th anniversary of Quebec City (New Democratic Party of Canada)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:56:00 GMT

QUEBEC – NDP Leader Jack Layton will be in Quebec City on Sunday to join in the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the city’s founding. Layton will be among the guests of honour for the Great Family Gathering, a giant picnic on the Plains of Abraham. In the afternoon, Layton will head to Espace 400e to take in some of the performances by local actors, dancers and lecturers....

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NDP premier opposes Morgentaler honour (CathiefromCanada)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Gary Doer . There's a history there. The usual suspects love him. OK, let's hear from Jack Layton . I'd hate to have to tear up my party card.

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Canadians don't like Dion (Focus on Britain (and Europe))

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:33:56 GMT

With a poll like that, Liberal leader Stéphane Dion should hang his head in shame and resign – the sooner, the better: Canadians were asked: Which politician do you admire most? Barack Obama: 26% Stephen Harper: 21% Hillary Clinton: 16% Jack Layton: 9% Gilles Duceppe: 6% Stéphane Dion: 5% John McCain: 3% That's right: Layton, Duceppe and even Hillary Clinton are far more popular...

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Jack Attack (CalgaryGrit)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:26:00 GMT

Question Period was hyping Jack Layton's new radio "attack ad" today (not yet up on NDP website...way to stay on top of things guys). Although the ad itself is rather harmless, it appears to be running in only Northern Ontario, the same region targeted in the last NDP ad buy . And if you look at the last election results , you'll see why. Of the ten seats there, the Dippers hold two and...

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