(08/23/11) Canadian politician Jack Layton died at home in Toronto early Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends.
Layton's dynamic leadership vaulted the New Democratic Party to unprecedented success this past May. The 61-year-old Layton stepped down as leader of the official opposition in late July to deal with a second bout of cancer. At the time, he said he hoped to be back when Parliament resumed in September.
Canadians from across the political spectrum are saluting Layton's contributions to his party and his country. Lucy Martin has more. more
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NDP Leader Jack Layton. Photo: Wikipedia Commons
NDP Leader Jack Layton. Photo: Wikipedia Commons
(08/22/11) Canadian politician Jack Layton died at home in Toronto early this morning, in the company of family and friends. Layton's dynamic leadership vaulted the New Democratic Party to unprecedented success in Canada's most recent election this past May. The 61-year-old Layton stepped down as leader of the official opposition in late July to deal with a second bout of cancer. At the time, he said he hoped to be back when Parliament resumed in September.
Canadians from across the political spectrum are saluting Layton's contributions to his party and his country. Lucy Martin has more. more
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