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Speaking Out Louder: Ideas That Work for Canadians
by
Jack Layton
"Canadian values have been ignored as [Harper's] government abandoned so much that Canadians hold dear: our environmental commitments to the world and future generations, our role as purveyors of peace, our engagement on the global battle against poverty and AIDS, the emphasis on investments in child care, housing, and education essential for our future--forsaken for exped...more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published
2006
by Key Porter Books
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On August 22 of 2011, Jack Layton, politician and the man behind this book died. As he passed away, he left the NDP, Official Opposition in Canada, without a leader. He left his family without a father and a husband. His book written in 2006, this politician was well-known and loved by a large number of people.
His ideals gave a breath of life to the Canadian political scene. To me, he could have been a great Prime Minister. The first chapter of this book is how Mr. Layton saw Politics and the H...more
His ideals gave a breath of life to the Canadian political scene. To me, he could have been a great Prime Minister. The first chapter of this book is how Mr. Layton saw Politics and the H...more
I think this book was meant for fellow New Democrats and more progressive Liberals. The book offered a lot of ideas and tries to show that the NDP is not a third-party, but a viable option for voters. More importantly, it lets the reader know how New Democrats approached the problems that face all Canadians in the House and on the campaign trail.
It was an optomisitic book that paints a picture of what Canadian politics could be like. However, I do think Mr. Layton was off-message when discussin...more
It was an optomisitic book that paints a picture of what Canadian politics could be like. However, I do think Mr. Layton was off-message when discussin...more
I loved this book. It gave me hope that there is a better way for Canada, and made we want to believe in the political system again. It also make me deeply sad that Jack won't be around to help. Everyone in Canada should read this book.
He was a man you wanted to be friends with. I think he had a good heart and was a diamond in the political rough.
Apr 06, 2012
Parksy
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Given to me by Sammy for Easter
Loved this book, even though for a good part of it, it was like reading policy. But the energy and the vision - and such a welcome read after reading Harperland (only because the topic was Harper - the writing was excellent).
Jack should have had the opportunity to be our Prime Minister and made us shine!
Jack should have had the opportunity to be our Prime Minister and made us shine!
The blueprint our country should be following.
Interesting review of the history and issues, but got a bit tedious after awhile.
Great book real eye opener for those of you that think the government is on your side, I'd recommend anyone reading this book :)
Jack was leading us to a better way for all. Found this book very inspiring.
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Canadian leader of the New Democrats,the NDP, a social democratic party in Canada, born on July 18th of 1950. He was the author of two books including Speaking Out Louder: Ideas That Work for Canadians and Homelessness: The Making and Unmaking of a Crisis.Member of the Canadian Parliament for Toronto-Durham until his death. Graduating of McGill University in 1970 with Honours BA in political scien...more
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