Column captured true essence of Jack Layton

Jack Layton

Charla Huber’s incisive article captured the meaning of Jack. She helped tilt the see-saw toward renewed credibility for political representation.

Anyone who has seen the charming “Mouseland” tale on YouTube knows what inspired Jack. The vintage classic video animation shows us why everybody has a political voice. Jack knew that ordinary Canadians could make the meaning of “Mouseland” come true.

Larry Wartel

Victoria

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