Local politicians are reeling from the news of NDP Leader Jack Layton's death at 61.
Fundy Royal Conservative MP Rob Moore tells CHSJ News Layton was a courageous warrior in his battle with cancer.
He says many Canadians needed the inspiration that Layton provided and he says everyone is very sad to hear of his passing.
Moore says he had great lively debates in the House of Commons with Layton but he was always a gentleman who treated everyone with respect.