R.I.P. Jack Layton

Alas...

Montreal born, social democrat, federal MP, NDP leader and opposition chief, Jack Layton passed away last night in Toronto at only 61. Despite multiple health problems that finally got the best of him, he led his party through last federal elections which took Quebec by storm, providing us all with some fresh oxygen and new hope for a real alternative future.

A long time progressive, Dr. Jack Layton was one of the most sincere, honest and inspiring federal politician since Tommy Douglas, fellow NDP member and father of Medicare. Of course, there is no point rewriting a biography that is widely available everywhere on the Internet. Yet, I feel it is important to underline the fact that Jack Layton did not just "talked the talk" like most bullshitters politicians usually do but he actually "walked the walk", in particular regarding transportation policies on which he had very clear positions...

Dating back from earlier years, as a young man...

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To later years, as a respectable university professor...

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A man who actually cycled for real, whether casually...

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Professionally...

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Chilling comfortably on the Couch Bike...

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Through uncool weather...

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To support the right causes...

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He was a man of integrity, true to his word, who did not own a car.
May your soul rest in peace! Cyclists all across Canada shall always remember you...

Tribute on College street, Toronto

Farewell...

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