New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton (L) jokes with delegates after delivering his closing remarks for the national party convention at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 16, 2009. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 30 months ago

New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton (L) jokes with delegates after delivering his closing remarks for the national party convention at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, August 16, 2009.

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