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John Gilbert Layton PC MSC (July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011) was a Canadian academic and politician who served as the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2003 to 2011 and leader of the Official Opposition in 2011.
Aug 22, 2011 · NDP Leader Jack Layton died Monday mere weeks after announcing that he was fighting a new form of cancer, and just months after leading his party to its most successful federal election result...
- Angela Mulholland
- Emergence on National Scene
- Layton Could Poke Fun
- Landmark Victory in Last Election
Layton's profile on the national scene was boosted by his election as president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in 2000, and three years later he made a run for the leadership of the New Democratic Party. He defeated several sitting NDP MPs in the heated race and in his victory speech, Layton talked about hope. "Hope ... is what drives...
Some public figures have one defining characteristic, physical or otherwise; Layton had several. He was known, for example, to be an MP who would ride his bike to work. He was of course also known for his moustache, and took it in good stride on April Fool's Day when reporters on the 2011 campaign sported paper ones to poke fun at him. He could pok...
Six years after joking about being far from power, Layton was handed the keys to Stornoway, the official residence of the opposition leader, after winning a record number of seats in the House of Commons for the NDP and knocking the Liberals out of second place in the spring election he helped trigger. It was a landmark victory for Layton, one that...
Jan 3, 2012 · Jack Layton, leader of the federal New Democratic Party from 2003-2011, headed the first NDP party to sit as Canada's Official Opposition in the House of Commons.
Aug 22, 2011 · Jack Layton has lost his battle with cancer, dying Monday morning at his home, surrounded by those closest to him. The charismatic, 61-year-old politician had recently stepped down as federal...
Aug 22, 2011 · Jack Layton, the former Toronto city councillor who would go on lead the federal New Democratic Party, was always known for his fighting spirit.
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Jack Layton's Legacy. Welcome to The Layton Legacy — commemorating the life, career, and accomplishments of our dear friend Jack Layton. His final message to Canadians of love, hope and optimism is needed more than ever as we face the challenges of building a just recovery, tackling climate change, and bringing about true reconciliation.
