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Jack Layton

Jack Layton

  1. Poll: NDP will win Toronto-Danforth byelection by wide margin
    Toronto Star logo Toronto Star 12 hours ago

    “This is a safe NDP seat,” said Lorne Bozinoff, president of Forum Research, which conducted the poll. “They are projected to get actually the same vote that Jack Layton got.” Last May, Layton won the riding with 60 per cent of the vote. According to...

  2. Topp battles to regain front-runner status in NDP race
    Globe and Mail logo Globe and Mail 22 hours ago
    NDP federal leadership candidate Brian Topp, left, responds to a question during an NDP leadership debate in Quebec City as Martin Singh looks on, Sunday Feb.12, 2012. - NDP federal leadership candidate Brian Topp, left, responds to a question during an NDP leadership debate in Quebec City as Martin Singh looks on, Sunday Feb.12, 2012. | CLEMENT ALLARD/THE CANADIAN PRESS

    NDP leadership race is taking a turn for the nasty as party strategist Brian Topp, who bolted out of the gate five months ago with a series of establishment endorsements, is now fighting to regain his status as a top contender for Jack Layton’s crown. ...

  3. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago
    RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2011 - Pallbearers carry the coffin containing NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton his state funeral in Toronto August 27, 2011.

    RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2011 - Pallbearers carry the coffin containing NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton his state funeral in Toronto August 27, 2011. View Photo »

  4. I would prefer that a leader of a party hold only Canadian citizenship, because one represents many Canadians, and for me that means it’s better to remain the citizen of one country
    – Jack Layton SOURCE: Globe and Mail 4 weeks ago
  5. Walkom: NDP would sacrifice even medicare for Quebec votes
    Toronto Star logo Toronto Star 1 day ago

    At the time, then-Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff got into hot water for making the kind of statement Nash did this week. He later had to recant. The NDP’s then-leader, Jack Layton, was more dexterous. He questioned Harper’s willingness to enforce the...

  6. Ellenberger ready to throw down for his hometown at UFC on FUEL
    Saskatoon Star-Phoenix logo Saskatoon Star-Phoenix 1 day ago
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    One suspects that even the seven remaining NDP leadership candidates now wish the party had stuck with Jack Layton's January deadline. Saskatchewan residents are unlikely to be swamped by spring run-off if current weather conditions hold, welcome news...

  7. SaskEnergy proposes natural gas rate cut
    Saskatoon Star-Phoenix logo Saskatoon Star-Phoenix 1 day ago

    MP Maurice Vellacott has been awarded $5,000 in a defamation lawsuit stemming from an incident in which he was accused of sexual assault on live television during the 2006 federal election. One suspects that even the seven remaining NDP leadership...

  8. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago
    New Democratic Party (NDP) MP Thomas Mulcair shows off his first party membership card, signed by Jack Layton, as he announces his intention to run for the party's leadership in Montreal, October 13, 2011. The NDP will hold a leadership convention in...

    New Democratic Party (NDP) MP Thomas Mulcair shows off his first party membership card, signed by Jack Layton, as he announces his intention to run for the party's leadership in Montreal, October 13, 2011. The NDP will hold a leadership convention in... View Photo »

  9. Voters voted for Jack Layton. Jack Layton is dead.
    SOURCE: Belleville Intelligencer 4 weeks ago
  10. Jack Layton steps down to battle cancer
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 6 months ago
  11. The Cullen proposal: The logistics of co-operation
    Rabble.ca logo Rabble.ca 1 day ago

    We weren't alone. Project Democracy, LeadNow, Swing 33, Shit Harper Did and other initiatives also recognized the need to defeat Harper and for game-changing reforms to Canada's voting system. Sadly, Harper won his "majority" government with about 40...

  12. Short-handed goal costly in defeat
    Saskatoon Star-Phoenix logo Saskatoon Star-Phoenix 1 day ago

    MP Maurice Vellacott has been awarded $5,000 in a defamation lawsuit stemming from an incident in which he was accused of sexual assault on live television during the 2006 federal election. One suspects that even the seven remaining NDP leadership...

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About Jack Layton

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John Gilbert "Jack" Layton PC MP (born July 18, 1950) is a social democratic Canadian politician and since 2003 has been leader of Canada's New Democratic Party. He is a former city councillor and acting deputy mayor of Toronto, Ontario. On June 28, 2004, he was elected Member of Parliament for the constituency of Toronto—Danforth. He is married... Full Article

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The hearse carrying NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton arrives at his state funeral in Toronto August 27, 2011.
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  1. The hearse carrying NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton arrives at his state funeral in Toronto August 27, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    The hearse carrying NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton arrives at his state funeral in Toronto August 27, 2011.

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  2. Thousands gathered outside Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, Ontario, on August 27, 2011 to watch the broadcast of the state funeral of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton. Layton died August 22. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Thousands gathered outside Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, Ontario, on August 27, 2011 to watch the broadcast of the state funeral of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton. Layton died August 22.

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  3. Olivia Chow (C) watches as the coffin containing her husband NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton arrives at his state funeral in Toronto August 27, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    Olivia Chow (C) watches as the coffin containing her husband NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton arrives at his state funeral in Toronto August 27, 2011.

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  4. Gilles Duceppe (L), former leader of the Bloc Quebecois, speaks with Olivia Chow, widow of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton, following his state funeral in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Gilles Duceppe (L), former leader of the Bloc Quebecois, speaks with Olivia Chow, widow of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton, following his state funeral in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011.

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  5. A Police honor guard carry the coffin of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton, following a state funeral in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    A Police honor guard carry the coffin of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton, following a state funeral in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011.

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  6. Olivia Chow, wife of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton, watches has her husband's coffin carried by a police honour guard following a state funeral in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Olivia Chow, wife of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton, watches has her husband's coffin carried by a police honour guard following a state funeral in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011.

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  7. A man weeps as he pays his respects to late Canadian opposition leader leader Jack Layton as he lays-in-repose at City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, August, 27, 2011. The leader of the opposition will be memorialized in a state funeral later in the day. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    A man weeps as he pays his respects to late Canadian opposition leader leader Jack Layton as he lays-in-repose at City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, August, 27, 2011. The leader of the opposition will be memorialized in a state funeral later in the day.

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  8. Olivia Chow, wife of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton, walks through the streets of Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011 during his state funeral. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Olivia Chow, wife of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton, walks through the streets of Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011 during his state funeral.

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  9. A police honour guard carries the casket of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton into Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011 during his state funeral. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    A police honour guard carries the casket of Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton into Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, Ontario on August 27, 2011 during his state funeral.

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  10. Olivia Chow (L) embraces a mourner, as Sarah (C) and Mike Layton (R) look on, in the lineup during public visitation for her husband, NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton at City Hall in Toronto, August 26, 2011. Layton will be lying in repose at City Hall until his state funeral on August... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    Olivia Chow (L) embraces a mourner, as Sarah (C) and Mike Layton (R) look on, in the lineup during public visitation for her husband, NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton at City Hall in Toronto, August 26, 2011. Layton will be lying in repose at City Hall until his state funeral on August...

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  11. Mike Layton (L) places his hand on the coffin of his father, federal New Democratic Party (NDP) party leader Jack Layton, as Jack's wife Olivia Chow watches inside City Hall in Toronto August 25, 2011. Layton will be lying in repose at City Hall before his state funeral on August 27. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    Mike Layton (L) places his hand on the coffin of his father, federal New Democratic Party (NDP) party leader Jack Layton, as Jack's wife Olivia Chow watches inside City Hall in Toronto August 25, 2011. Layton will be lying in repose at City Hall before his state funeral on August 27.

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  12. The casket of NDP leader Jack Layton arrives at Toronto's City Hall on Thursday Aug. 25, 2011, to lie in repose ahead of Saturday's state funeral. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    The casket of NDP leader Jack Layton arrives at Toronto's City Hall on Thursday Aug. 25, 2011, to lie in repose ahead of Saturday's state funeral.

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  13. Olivia Chow and Mike Layton stand at the casket of NDP leader Jack Layton, placed to rest in Toronto City Hall in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011. The Public and will have a chance to pay their respects to Layton before his state funeral this coming Saturday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Olivia Chow and Mike Layton stand at the casket of NDP leader Jack Layton, placed to rest in Toronto City Hall in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011. The Public and will have a chance to pay their respects to Layton before his state funeral this coming Saturday.

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  14. People pay tribute to Jack Layton in front of the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 22, 2011. Layton, the charismatic leader of the New Democratic Party, died on Monday just months after guiding his party to its strongest ever performance in the May federal election. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    People pay tribute to Jack Layton in front of the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 22, 2011. Layton, the charismatic leader of the New Democratic Party, died on Monday just months after guiding his party to its strongest ever performance in the May federal election.

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  15. A memorial tribute for Jack Layton is pictured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 22, 2011. ayton, 61, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on Monday just months after guiding his New Democratic Party to its strongest ever performance in the May federal election. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    A memorial tribute for Jack Layton is pictured on Parliament Hill in Ottawa August 22, 2011. ayton, 61, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on Monday just months after guiding his New Democratic Party to its strongest ever performance in the May federal election.

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  16. New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton (R) and candidate Ed Broadbent laugh during a campaign event in Ottawa in this June 13, 2004 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on August 22, 2011 just months after guiding his New Democratic... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton (R) and candidate Ed Broadbent laugh during a campaign event in Ottawa in this June 13, 2004 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on August 22, 2011 just months after guiding his New Democratic...

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  17. New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton is seen speaking during a campaign stop on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in this September 19, 2008 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on August 22, 2011 just months after guiding his New Democratic Party... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton is seen speaking during a campaign stop on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in this September 19, 2008 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on August 22, 2011 just months after guiding his New Democratic Party...

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  18. NDP leader Jack Layton delivers a keynote speech at the party's 50th Anniversary Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, in this June 19, 2011 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on August 22, 2011 just months after guiding his New... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    NDP leader Jack Layton delivers a keynote speech at the party's 50th Anniversary Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, in this June 19, 2011 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on August 22, 2011 just months after guiding his New...

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  19. New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton (R) is congratulated by his wife and NDP Member of Parliament Olivia Chow during a swearing-in ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in this February 13, 2006 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton (R) is congratulated by his wife and NDP Member of Parliament Olivia Chow during a swearing-in ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in this February 13, 2006 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, died on...

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  20. New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in this June 15, 2011 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, has died, CBC Television said on August 22, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in this June 15, 2011 file photo. Layton, the charismatic leader of Canada's official opposition, has died, CBC Television said on August 22, 2011.

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  21. New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton (L) and his wife Olivia Chow takes part in the Gay Pride Parade Toronto, July, 3, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton (L) and his wife Olivia Chow takes part in the Gay Pride Parade Toronto, July, 3, 2011.

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  22. New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton receives a standing ovation from his caucus during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa June 22, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton receives a standing ovation from his caucus during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa June 22, 2011.

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  23. NDP leader Jack Layton delivers a keynote speech at the party's 50th Anniversary Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia June 19, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    NDP leader Jack Layton delivers a keynote speech at the party's 50th Anniversary Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia June 19, 2011.

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  24. NDP leader Jack Layton walks with an aide during a break in the party's 50th Anniversary Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia June 18, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    NDP leader Jack Layton walks with an aide during a break in the party's 50th Anniversary Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia June 18, 2011.

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  25. NDP leader Jack Layton gives the thumbs up while listening to speeches during the party's 50th Anniversary Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia June 18, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    NDP leader Jack Layton gives the thumbs up while listening to speeches during the party's 50th Anniversary Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia June 18, 2011.

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  1. I would prefer that a leader of a party hold only Canadian citizenship, because one represents many Canadians, and for me that means it’s better to remain the citizen of one country
    – Jack Layton SOURCE: Globe and Mail 4 weeks ago
  2. Voters voted for Jack Layton. Jack Layton is dead.
    SOURCE: Belleville Intelligencer 4 weeks ago
  3. We are very proud to present the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award in Memory of Jack Layton and the Corporate Leadership Award to john st. for their tireless work on the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life.
    SOURCE: MarketWire 2 months ago
  4. That’s completely up to Mike ... I think Jack Layton, in what he has accomplished, it’s not because of his moustache. It’s more because of his vision of equality and justice. So, the moustache, that’s just part of it.
    SOURCE: Torontoist 2 months ago
  5. Robert is a proven leader and politician with the type of people skills that remind me of Jack Layton.
    SOURCE: CBC News 2 months ago
  6. Jack Layton created a very strong foundation for this country
    SOURCE: Brantford Expositor 2 months ago
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