Remembering Jack

  • Remembering Jack

We all miss our friend and leader Jack. While we feel the giant void that he left, we have to continue the work that he started to build the Canada of our dreams. We are the Layton legacy. Let us draw strength from shared experience and the various ways in which Canadians are honouring this great citizen of our country – and continue on the path that Jack has showed us.


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Get a rare glimpse of Jack Layton at the Ryerson exhibit: photos, books, campaign memorabilia are on display. Free admittance for this compact and touching collection.

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A collection of rare photos, campaign paraphernalia, annotated books and other Jack Layton items is on display at the Ryerson University Library. Chief Librarian Madeline Lefebvre gave the opening speech.

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Jack Layton Lecture Series at Ryerson opened by late NDP leader’s favourite professor, mentor and inspiration – Charles Taylor. Read Olivia’s opening remarks honouring the acclaimed scholar and author.

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Join Olivia for the inaugural Jack Layton lecture titled Reimagining, Restoring and Reclaiming Democracy with Prof. Charles Taylor on Thursday, September 20th.

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Rebecca Baran Photo Olivia Chow Spadina 2012-05-20

In this Dandyhorse article, Olivia talks about Jack and how building a better Canada includes making transit more affordable and accessible with the National Transit Strategy.

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Canadian Press Photo Jack Layton 2011-04-11

A year after his passing, the late NDP leader Jack Layton is held in high regards by most Canadians, a poll shows. The Globe and Mail reports.

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NDP Photo Jack Layton Olivia Chow 2012-08-20

Olivia Chow recently paid a visit to the set of Smilin’ Jack, the bio-pic currently being produced by the CBC. Visiting and assisting the shooting of the film has been a touching experience for Olivia.

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Join Olivia and the Jack Layton family for a special tribute to our dear friend on August 22nd in front of Toronto’s City Hall. With music, chalk message and reading Jack’s final letter, we will bring his message back to life.

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Jack Layton Photo Graffiti 2011-09-08

In a Toronto Star piece, Olivia reflects on grief and moving forward in the dark hours after Jack’s untimely passing.

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Olivia Chow Photo Mountain River 2012-08-02

Going on Arctic river adventures was a tradition for Jack and Olivia. This year, Olivia went canoeing without her soulmate – time to reflect and look forward. Read her story and watch her video.

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Dear Jack Logo Black and White 2012-07-25

It has almost been a year since Jack’s passing. But his legacy and message are alive. In a moving op-ed, Sarah Layton, asks all of us to join the #DearJack campaign and express how Jack inspired us.

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Jack Layton Photo with Red Tie Black and White 2011-01-01

A year after his untimely passing, Jack Layton would be proud of what the New Democrats have achieved as the country’s Official Opposition.

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The Grid Photo Olivia Chow 2012-07-18

In an interview with The Grid Toronto, Olivia Chow talks about the National Transit Strategy, Jack’s legacy and her fusion cooking.

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Toronto Island Community Photo Tree Dedication 2012-06-29

The Toronto Islanders are honouring the late NDP Leader and long-time community supporter with the planting of a Jack pine.

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Canadian Press Photo Opening Jack Layton Park 2012-06-23

The late Official Opposition’s childhood town of Hudson, Quebec, is honouring its famous son with the dedication of the Jack Layton Park.

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