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Jack Layton

NDP broke fundraising rules, returns money

Published on November 15, 2011 in Daily Indygestion/Email Indygestion/Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

The federal NDP has acknowledged it broke the rules when it launched a Jack Layton memorial fundraising campaign after their leader passed away in August. The NDP campaigned on behalf of the Broadbent Institute, a left-leaning think thank; the Canada Elections Act strictly prohibits political parties from soliciting donations on behalf of any entity other than the party itself, one of its candidates, a leadership contestant or a district association. The party admitted it broke the rules, and has returned the money to all contributors. The commissioner of elections, William Corbett, said that in letting the party off so easily, he took into account that it acknowledged and accepted responsibility for its breaches, co-operated with his office and took corrective action within days of starting the campaign. Source: CTV News

Animal Hall #6

Published on September 2, 2011 in Animal Hall/Featured by TheIndependent.ca

The passing of Jack Rabbit

NDP now sets its sites on its leadership

Published on August 29, 2011 in Daily Indygestion/Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

With the federal NDP now forced to move on in a world without Jack Layton, eyes are focusing on the party’s leadership. Party president Brian Topp, close advisor to Layton, admits he’s considering a leadership run to succeed Layton. Montreal MP Thomas Mulcair, Layton’s deputy leader, is widely considered to have a serious shot at taking Layton’s place. Other names include former Manitoba premier Gary Doer, former Nova Scotia NDP leader and newly elected MP Robert Chisholm, and veteran MPs Libby Davies and Paul Dewar. Source: The Winnipeg Free Press

Hundreds turn out for Layton memorial

Published on August 25, 2011 in Daily Indygestion/Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

Hundreds showed up to Harbourside Park last night for “St. John’s Remembers Jack”. It was a tribute to former NDP Leader Jack Layton who died Monday following a battle with cancer which also allowed the public to sign a book of condolences. In addition to local members of the NDP, other dignitaries present included Liberal MP Scott Simms, provincial Liberal Leader Kevin Aylward, City Councillor Sheilagh O’Leary and Nurses’ Union President Debbie Forward. Source: VOCM

One last trip up the hill for Layton

Published on August 24, 2011 in Daily Indygestion/Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

Jack Layton’s final trip to Parliament Hill began early this morning as his hearse left a Toronto funeral home in pre-sunrise darkness. At noon Mr. Layton’s casket is expected to arrive to lie in state in the foyer of the House of Commons. Visitation will begin at 1:30 for dignitaries and 2:00 p.m. for the public. For two days, Mr. Layton will lie in state in the House of Commons foyer where Canadians will be able to pay their respects. On Friday and Saturday, before Mr. Layton’s funeral, there will also be visitation at Toronto City Hall. Mr. Layton wanted a public funeral and a “celebration of life.” Source: The Globe and Mail

Layton to get state funeral

Published on August 23, 2011 in Daily Indygestion/Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

NDP leader Jack Layton, who passed away yesterday morning after a battle with cancer, will be honoured with a state funeral on Saturday in Toronto. State funerals are only automatic in cases of current and former governors general, current and former prime ministers, and sitting members of cabinet; Prime Minister Stephen Harper thought it appropriate to offer a state funeral for Layton, an offer which Layton’s family accepted. The government protocol office is working with the NDP and Layton’s family on details. The last state funeral was on July 3, 2009, for former governor general Roméo LeBlanc. It was held in Memramcook, N.B. Source: CBC

Jack Layton’s final letter to Canada

Published on August 22, 2011 in Featured/Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

“I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue.”

Memo to new NDP MPs

Published on May 20, 2011 in Hang On a Sec by Bruce Bourque

Giggling on hearing the phrase ‘honourable member’ is unbecoming to a federal politician. Get a grip, people.

Gone to the dogs

Published on May 11, 2011 in Featured/Skewed by Adrienne King

Not as bad as you’d think

News Media: A voter’s best friend or worst enemy?

Published on April 26, 2011 in Featured/To Each Their Own by Hans Rollmann

Does today’s reporting risk undermining our democratic system?

The Leaders Debate: What did you think?

Published on April 12, 2011 in Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

What did YOU think?

Indytoons | Coalitions

Published on March 28, 2011 in Featured/Multimedia by TheIndependent.ca

indytoons #2

An Indytoon take on coalition chatter…

Coalition speculation heating up

Published on March 24, 2011 in Daily Indygestion/Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

In national news — with an election campaign likely to begin on Saturday and the Conservatives enjoying a healthy lead in the polls, talks inevitably surface once again about the possibility of the formation of a coalition government. This idea will emerge in full force near the last days of an election only if the combined support of the Liberals and NDP is greater than that of the Conservatives. Harper will use the idea as ammunition against other parties as he did successfully in 2008, despite the fact other countries like Germany, Australia, and the UK have them and are functioning. For their part, Jack Layton of the NDP is not skittish about publicly discussing a coalition, but Michael Ignatieff of the Liberals sidesteps the question, insisting he is intent on forming a Liberal government. However, it is hard to ignore his mantra in 2008 — ‘a coalition if necessary,…

Indytoons | Harper’s how-to

Published on March 23, 2011 in Featured/Multimedia by TheIndependent.ca

Indytoons

The first installment in a new Indy series

NDP to decide fate of 40th parliament

Published on March 22, 2011 in Daily Indygestion/Journalism by TheIndependent.ca

It seems that NDP leader Jack Layton has a big decision to make. In a last-minute effort to avoid an election, the Harper government has sprinkled its budget today with two and a half of the four measures the NDP demanded in return for its support for the 2011 budget. Reportedly, the Conservatives will re-introduce the home energy retrofit program; create an initiative to attract doctors and nurses to remote and rural areas; and provide more support for low-income seniors. But it appears they will not be making any changes to the Canada Pension Plan and will not be altering how sales tax is applied to home heating bills, meaning the Harper government meets just some of the NDP criteria. This puts Mr. Layton in a pickle, as the government needs the support of just one party to pass its budget – and that will not be the Liberals or…

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