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Despite entering the campaign with relatively low poll numbers, the NDP recovered and increased their support significantly after Layton's performance in the leaders debates.

In the English-language debate, Layton criticized Michael Ignatieff's poor attendance record in the House of Commons, saying " You know, most Canadians, if they don ’ t show up for work, they don ’ t get a promotion!

", Ignatieff was unable to respond effectively.