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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. He previously sat on Toronto City Council, occasionally holding the title of acting mayor or deputy mayor of Toronto ...
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Apr 30, 2024 · Jack Layton (born July 18, 1950, Montreal, Quebec, Canada—died August 22, 2011, Toronto, Ontario) was a Canadian politician who was leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2003 to 2011. Layton grew up in Hudson, Quebec, as the son and grandson of prominent Canadian politicians. His grandfather, Gilbert Layton, served as a cabinet ...
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On August 22, 2011, Canadian New Democratic Party leader and Leader of the Opposition Jack Layton died from an unspecified, newly diagnosed cancer. Prior to his recent diagnosis, Layton led his party to historic gains (from 37 seats to 103) during the 2011 federal election. His state funeral was held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Roy Thomson ...
Aug 22, 2011 · A tribute to the late NDP leader who fought for social justice, hope and optimism in his political career. Learn about his family, his battles with cancer, his achievements and his impact on Canadian politics.
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Jan 3, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Jack Layton, the leader of the federal New Democratic Party from 2003 to 2011. He was a social activist, a coalition builder and a charismatic politician who led the NDP to its first official opposition status.
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Aug 22, 2011 · 1950: Jack Layton is born on July 18, 1950, in Montreal into a family with political roots. His grandfather, Gilbert Layton, was a member of Quebec's legislative assembly for Maurice Duplessis's ...
Aug 22, 2011 · A special report on the life and career of Jack Layton, the former NDP leader who died in 2011 after leading his party to a historic victory in the federal election. Read his letter to Canadians, watch his state funeral and see how he inspired people across the country.
