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Jack Layton
John Gilbert "Jack" Layton is a Canadian politician and leader of the official opposition. He was leader of the New Democratic Party from 2003 to 2011 and previously served on Toronto city council, sometimes serving as interim or deputy mayor of Toronto during his tenure as city councilor. He was a Member of the Toronto-Danforth Parliament from 2004 until his death. Son of the Radical Conservative Party cabinet minister, Layton grew up in Hudson, Quebec. He became famous in Toronto municipal politics, where he was one of the most prominent leftist voices in Toronto's city councils and major cities, supporting many causes of progress. In 1991, he ran for mayor, losing to June Rowlands. Returning to the council, he became the leader of the Canadian Federation of Cities. In 2003, he was elected as the leader of the NDP in the first vote of the congress. Under his leadership, support for the NDP increased with each election.
BornJuly 18, 1950, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedAugust 22, 2011, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Political partyNew Democratic Party
RelationsGilbert Layton (Grandfather), Robert Layton (Father), Beatrice Campbell (Granddaughter), Solace Campbell (Granddaughter), Phoebe Layton (Granddaughter), Chloe Layton (Granddaughter)
ChildrenMike Layton, Sarah Layton
Alma materMcGill University, York University
ProfessionProfessor, Politician
Preceded byMichael Ignatieff
Succeeded byNycole Turmel

About Jack Layton

Politician Jack Layton was born on July 18, 1950 in Montreal, Canada (He dies at the age of 61, on August 22, 2011).

From 2003 to 2011, he was the leader of the New Democratic Party, which he guided to unparalleled popularity in Canada.

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Jack Layton before becoming famous

Jack Layton was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1950 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).

York University awarded him a master's degree in political science.

Achievement of Jack Layton

Jack, a television movie that aired on CBC Television in 2013, is based on his life.

Jack Layton's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

From 1988 until his death, he was married to Politician Olivia Chow, his second wife.

Jack Layton on Social Media

Jack Layton's news on his Twitter: @jacklayton.

Jack Layton Collabed with

While World Leader Stephen Harper was Prime Minister of Canada, he was the Leader of the Opposition.

Jack Layton Income & Net worth

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Jack Layton Height and Weight

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Latest information about Jack Layton updated on March 13 2023.