Well, it was kind of a shock to have heard the news that Jack has passed away. I am definitely not a NDP supporter, but I do recognize the contribution that Jack has put into Canadian politics over the years of his career.
My hat was off to him in the 2011 election as he played a clean race and upset in the Liberals as the official opposition.
It was known that he had struggled with his health recently, but it was a little shocking to hear that he stepped down from the leadership of the party so soon after the election and to now have passed away months after that.
Well I hope that the NDP party can carry the momentum that they started with Jack and further define themselves as what they are.
To his family my condolences.
