Jack Layton
Jack Layton was a prominent Canadian politician and the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) from 2003 until his death in 2011. Under his leadership, the NDP achieved significant electoral success, particularly in the 2011 federal election when the party secured 59 seats in Quebec, marking a historic breakthrough. Layton was known for his passionate advocacy for social justice, environmental issues, and healthcare reform, and he became a beloved public figure in Canada, even leading to a state funeral following his passing.
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Jack Layton was leading the New Democrats during a time when they were on their way up.
Conservatives celebrate anniversary of Harper’s first win while contemplating the party’s future
Canada· 2026-02-02
Jack Layton was a strong leader of the NDP whose performance affected Liberal fortunes.
With Carney in power, the Liberals seek to turn the purple voteCanada· 2025-11-24
NDP Leader Jack Layton spoke to Beverly Thomson on Canada AM.
CTV News anchor Beverly Thomson dies at 61 after battle with cancerCanada· 2025-09-15
Mr. Drysdale once counted the late NDP leader Jack Layton and his wife, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, as long-time customers.
Canada’s last waterbed salesmen still try to make waves in a dozing industryCanada· 2025-09-06
That was in 2011, the year of Jack Layton and the Orange Wave, when the NDP won over 30 per cent of the vote.
New leader, or new system? The Conservatives ponder life under two-party politicsCanada· 2025-07-11
Jack Layton is referenced as a former federal NDP leader who resonated with the working-class vote.
B.C. seen as ‘final frontier’ for federal NDP as leadership question loomsCanada· 2025-05-22
Under former leader Jack Layton, the federal NDP ascended to Official Opposition status.
A defeated NDP limps back to Ottawa, confronted with an identity crisis and hopeful to rebuildCanada· 2025-05-10
Kathleen Monk, who was NDP communications director under Jack Layton, said securing financial resources is essential to the party’s relevance.
NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status, interim leader saysCanada· 2025-05-09
Mr. Cullen also heeds late NDP leader Jack Layton’s advice to never say never.
New Democrats say they want leadership race rules to ensure multiple serious candidates, shorter contestCanada· 2025-05-09
Jack Layton had historic success in bringing the NDP to Official Opposition status.
Globe editorial: The decline of the NDP, and the rise of the centreCanada· 2025-05-03
Jagmeet Singh embodies the kindness and humility of the great Jack Layton.
Opinion: For the NDP, a gut-wrenching loss with a period of soul-searching to followCanada· 2025-04-29
Mr. Layton, who was born and raised in the province, succeeded thanks to his folksy street French and down-to-Earth personality.
Opinion: Liberal gains in Quebec have upended the PQ’s sovereigntist game planCanada· 2025-04-29
The party peaked in popularity in the 2011 election under leader Jack Layton.
Jagmeet Singh to resign as NDP LeaderCanada· 2025-04-29
Davies said he’s an 'optimist' who joined the party under the late Jack Layton.
Singh says the only way to stop a Liberal ‘super majority’ is to vote NDPCanada· 2025-04-23
Jack Layton led the New Democrats to 103 seats and Official Opposition status in the 2011 election.
Jagmeet Singh and the NDP confront an uncertain futureCanada· 2025-04-21
Brosseau was one of 59 NDP candidates to win a seat in Quebec under leader Jack Layton that year.
Ruth Ellen Brosseau, the face of 2011′s ‘orange wave,’ to run for NDP in QuebecCanada· 2025-04-07
Under then-leader Jack Layton, the New Democrats saw a historic breakthrough in Quebec in 2011.
Singh says NDP will unlock public land for housing as part of fight for Quebec votesCanada· 2025-03-24
