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Jack Layton

Jack Layton

Former Leader of the Official Opposition of Canada
John Gilbert Layton PC MSC was a Canadian academic and politician who served as the leader of the New Democratic Party from 2003 to 2011 and leader of the Official Opposition in 2011. Wikipedia
Born: July 18, 1950, Montreal, Canada
Died: August 22, 2011 (age 61 years), Toronto, Canada
Spouse: Olivia Chow (m. 1988–2011) and Sally Halford (m. 1969–1983)
Previous offices: Leader of the Official Opposition of Canada (2011–2011) and Member of the House of Commons of Canada (2004–2011)
Children: Mike Layton
Education: York University (1971–1983) and McGill University (1970)