Jack Layton

News / Photos

Quotes

Wiki

1 of 17

Federal New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton speaks during an election campaign stop in Vancouver

Federal New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton arrives to speak to supporters at the Commodore Ball Room in Vancouver, British Columbia, during a federal election campaign stop September 27, 2008. (UPI Photo/Heinz Ruckemann)

License photo

Enlarge

UPI Related News

Extending employment benefits proposed

OTTAWA, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The Tory government's proposal to extend employment insurance by up to 20 weeks may prevent a federal election, a party leader said in Ottawa Monday.

Canada may face fall elections

OTTAWA, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The Canadian Parliament returned to session in Ottawa Monday and Prime Minister Stephen Harper tabled a lightning rod issue, a government spokesman said.

Mixed messages in Canadian leaders poll

OTTAWA, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A poll of voters on Canada's three national political leaders published Thursday indicates an odd mix for each in approval and disapproval ratings.

Canada's New Democrats may nix 'new'

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Officials with Canada's New Democratic Party said members will soon make a decision about whether to drop "new" from the 48-year-old political party's name.

Tamil supporters rally in Canada

OTTAWA, April 22 (UPI) -- An estimated 30,000 people rallied in Ottawa Tuesday, urging the Canadian government to help protect Sri Lankans trapped between army and rebel fighters.

Canadian politician to raffle off handgun

TORONTO, March 19 (UPI) -- A Canadian Conservative member of Parliament has come under criticism for plans to raffle off a handgun at a gun lobby dinner near Toronto next month.

Canadian leaders busy on election eve

TORONTO, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Two of Canada's political leaders were scheduled to travel coast to coast Monday, campaigning on the last day before federal elections.

Canadian voters find their debate a yawn

OTTAWA, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Debates among leaders of the parties contesting the Canadian election did little to change voters' minds, a poll indicates.

Economy dominates second Canadian debate

OTTAWA, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The second and final debate among Canada's five political leaders in Ottawa focused again on the economy and Prime Minister Stephen Harper's plan.

Economy dominates Canadian leaders' debate

OTTAWA, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The first of two debates among Canadian political leaders before the Oct. 14 federal election targeted Prime Minister Stephen Harper's economic policies.

1 of 4 Prev | Next

Related Topics