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Jack Layton - Wikipedia. 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.
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.
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 life, achievements, family and battles with cancer.
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
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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 tribute video and see how he inspired people across the country.
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.
