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Who was Jack Layton and what did he do?
The son of a Progressive Conservative cabinet minister, Layton was raised in Hudson, Quebec. He rose to prominence in Toronto municipal politics, where he was one of the most prominent left-wing voices on the city and Metropolitan Toronto councils, championing many progressive causes.
Why was 2011 election important?
It was the third consecutive election win for Harper, and with 166 of 308 seats, giving them a majority government for the first time in their eight-year history. It was also be the first right-of-centre majority government since the Progressive Conservatives won their last majority in 1988.
Is Jack Layton still alive?
Deceased (1950–2011)Jack Layton / Living or Deceased
Who was Jack Layton’s wife?
Olivia Chowm. 1988–2011
Sally Halfordm. 1969–1983
Jack Layton/Wife
How old was Jack Layton?
61 years (1950–2011)Jack Layton / Age at death
Did Jack Layton have a state funeral?
On August 22, 2011, Canadian New Democratic Party leader and Leader of the Opposition Jack Layton died from an unspecified, newly diagnosed cancer. His state funeral was held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto.
Who Won 2011 Election Canada?
Detailed analysis
| Party | Party leader | Popular vote |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Stephen Harper | 39.63\% |
| New Democratic | Jack Layton | 30.65\% |
| Liberal | Michael Ignatieff | 18.90\% |
| Bloc Québécois | Gilles Duceppe | 6.05\% |
Was there an election in 2011?
The 2011 United States elections were held (for the most part) on Tuesday, November 8. This was an off-year election, in which the only seats up for election in the United States Congress were special elections. There were also four gubernatorial races, including a special election in West Virginia.
How old is Jack Layton?
Is Mike Layton Jack Layton’s son?
Michael Layton was born on November 26, 1980 to Jack Layton and his first wife Sally Halford. and step-son of Layton’s second wife, former NDP Member of Parliament for Trinity—Spadina and city councillor Olivia Chow.
Did Jack Layton have a son?
Mike LaytonJack Layton / Son