Jack Layton was in town today to support his candidate, Françoise Boivin.  Mme Boivin was the Liberal MP for Gatineau from 2004 to 2006 before being defeated by Richard Nadeau of the Bloc Québécois.  She later jump on the NDP band wagon when the Liberals refuse to allow her to run again in this election.  M. Layton’s speech focus on promoting woman equality in Canada.

The NDP seems to think she has a good shot at being elected and is apparently ready to commit some resources on her campaign.  For my take on Françoise Boivin and her chances in Gatineau look at “Go Françoise!!!”