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Editorial: Layton’s vision for Toronto had a cost (4)

Make no mistake about Jack Layton. He was a likable guy, but a political animal to the end. His farewell letter summed up his philosophy, both as federal NDP leader and, before that, as a leading municipal politician in Toronto. … Continue reading

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Wente: Layton funeral short on pomp, long on populism (2)

They came wearing every shade of orange – orange T-shirts, hats, scarves, even shoes. Some came on bikes. Some brought their kids. They stood or sat in the big square outside Roy Thomson Hall, watching the funeral procession on the … Continue reading

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Jack: Layton Funeral

I just finished watching Jack Layton’s funeral on CBC and I want to say from the outset that I liked it.  It was dignified although highly political and decidedly “left” but nobody should have expected anything different in the circumstances. … Continue reading

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Blatchford: Layton’s death turns into a thoroughly public spectacle

By the accounts of those who knew him best and loved him most, if there was a truly private side of Jack Layton, it was but a sliver of the man who happily lived virtually his entire adult life in … Continue reading

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Jack Layton dies of cancer (8)

Jack Layton has lost his battle with cancer, dying Monday morning at his home, surrounded by those closest to him. The charismatic, 61-year-old politician had recently stepped down as federal NDP leader, but had expressed hope that he would return … Continue reading

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NDP grapples with possibility that Jack Layton may not return before Parliament resumes

Brave words from New Democrats about Jack Layton’s imminent rebound from a new bout of cancer do not mask the fact that the NDP is facing one of the most challenging periods of its history. Evidence that the party is … Continue reading

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Wente: How swiftly fate changes everything

Jack Layton’s grave illness is a devastating reminder of how swiftly fate can change everything. Here’s a man at the peak of his powers who, just a few months ago, achieved an astonishing triumph that took everyone by surprise. He … Continue reading

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NDP fails at damage control (1)

Jack Layton was having a bad day in the midst of what would turn out to be a very bad week for the NDP. On the NDP front bench, Libby Davies is Layton’s seatmate to his left (appropriately enough), while … Continue reading

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NDP to oppose budget bill

OTTAWA—Jack Layton says he is calling Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s bluff over the controversial omnibus budget bill that calls for the sale of Atomic Energy Canada Ltd. and the watering down of federal environmental assessment requirements. The NDP leader is … Continue reading

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NDP leader Layton has prostate cancer: reports (1)

OTTAWA — NDP leader Jack Layton plans to lay out his political future Friday at a news conference in Toronto at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Layton’s office issued an announcement saying he would “make an announcement about his personal status and … Continue reading

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Layton backs down on 'stand up' message (1)

OTTAWA — Does Jack Layton want an election? Last spring, it certainly seemed that way. As his caucus voted against the minority government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper in one confidence vote after another, Mr. Layton and the NDP taunted … Continue reading

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