Jack Layton

“We want to replace the politics of fear with the politics of hope.”

“Let's give Canadians a reason to vote... not a reason to vote against.”

“Cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey.”

“You can't have a strong economy without a healthy environment.”

“An election is a competition of ideas.”

“A pension is a promise, and a promise ought to be kept.”

“If you want to be a prime minister, you can't be a bully.”

“Look, I'm a social democrat. I believe in a society where everybody has an opportunity to succeed, and I think that requires a role for government.”

“We have a responsibility to hold the government to account, to be a constructive opposition.”

“There are no second-class citizens in Canada.”

“Quebecers are a nation within a united Canada.”

“Canada is a country of ingredients without a cuisine.”

“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.”

“Don't let them tell you it can't be done.”