Regina Leader-Post: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Honours Former President, Late NDP Leader Jack Layton June 2, 2012 SASKATOON - Delegates from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference paid tribute to former NDP leader Jack Layton on Saturday. Layton became president of the FCM in 2001 after serving as the group's vice-president. "It was through his work [...]
NDP Leadership Convention: Touching Tribute to Late New Democrat Leader TORONTO - In a moving tribute ceremony, more than 4,600 delegates celebrated Jack Layton and his momentous legacy. In his eight years as the party's leader, Jack steered the NDP from the political backwaters to Official Opposition status. His legacy is a new generation of [...]
The Globe and Mail: Jack Layton's Legacy Lives on in New Democratic Party TORONTO - It has been seven months since Olivia Chow lost the man who captured her heart at first sight 27 years ago. But the reminders of him are constant as Canadians continue to pay tribute to Jack Layton and the legacy [...]
Olivia Chow's Contribution to the Hill Times: Lesson from Jack's Experience at the NDP Helm OTTAWA - In responding to The Hill Times invitation to contribute some ideas for the NDP leadership race, Olivia Chow pulled together a few key points from Jack Layton’s experience as a new leader in 2003—not to be prescriptive—but simply [...]
Calgary Herald Article: Legacy of Social Justice Award for Late Jack Layton CALGARY - It should come as no surprise Jack Layton was a big fan of St. Patrick’s Day. “He loved to party,” said his widow, MP Olivia Chow, “He probably would have brought out his guitar and either sang or danced.” It’s only [...]
Late Jack Layton's Push for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Rights Celebrated at 2011 Inspire Awards December 14, 2011 TORONTO - Ending injustice towards LGBT individuals and fighting for their civil rights was always at the heart of Jack Layton. It was this passion and commitment that was honoured at the 2011 Inspire Awards in the [...]
MacClean's: Prestigious Award Honours Late New Democrat Leader for Lifetime Achievement OTTAWA - After he led the NDP to its breakthrough in the election last May 2, Jack Layton returned to Ottawa vowing to set a new tone. “One thing that we’re going to be doing is having no heckling,” said the new leader of [...]
Inspiring Singer Raffi Cavoukian Releases Song Based on Late NDP Leader's Last Letter TORONTO - Raffi Cavoukian, who has inspired millions of children with his songs, has used Jack Layton’s final letter as the basis for his latest composition. In this video shot by Olivia, Raffi sings his beautiful song at the Layton-Chow house, playing one [...]
Friends, Colleagues, Commentators Reflecting and Tapping Into His Energy and Passion TORONTO - A response to the inspiration and the optimism that Jack Layton gave us all - that's in short what the new book "Hope is Better Than Fear" is. Canadians across the country were saddened by the sudden passing away of the NDP's [...]
Interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel and MP Olivia Chow Honour Late New Democrat Leader OTTAWA - In a tribute to Jack Layton, leaders from all political parties rose in the House of Commons, speaking of the late leader's's great spirit and hard work. Jack was committed to social justice, dedicated to working for a Canada with [...]