The NDP Leadership hopefuls are taking some heat for going against some
of former leader Jack Layton's words. During the 2011 Federal Leaders
Debate, Layton famously blasted Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff for
missing votes in the House of Commons, saying most Canadians, if they
don't show up for work, they don't get a promotion. Meanwhile 5 sitting
MP's vying for the leadership have the worst attendance record in the
government. MP Bruce Hyer says they may not be in the house but they
are working hard. Hyer says they are learning what people are thinking
across the country and that is very important for a leader to know.
Hyer says Ignatieff would intentionally leave so he didn't have to vote
on contentious issues.
