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Canadian NDP MP Pierre Jacob On The Record Special

Ottawa - Pierre Jacob , a newly elected MP for the riding of Brome- Missisquoi in Quebec's Eastern Townships speaks to Digital Journal about the current NDP Leadership Race, fracking, cannabis in Quebec, and more in a 10 question interview.

Digital Journal Report by Richard Mccallum

All eyes on by-election for Jack Layton's Toronto-Danforth riding Special

Toronto - Toronto-Danforth is one of the most widely known federal ridings in the nation, which is due in part to former New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton. Due to his death, a federal by-election was called and now 11 candidates are vying for his seat.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran - 2 comments

Libertarian Toronto-Danforth candidate talks election, issues Special

Toronto - John Recker, a Libertarian candidate in the Toronto-Danforth federal by-election, wants to offer an alternative to the mainstream Canadian political parties. New to the libertarian philosophy, Recker is promoting a “just and voluntary society.”

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran - 1 comment

Canadian NDP set to select successor in Jack Layton's riding

Toronto - New Democratic Party members are scheduled to nominate the individual to succeed former party leader Jack Layton in his Toronto-Danforth riding. There are five candidates to vote for during Monday evening's meeting.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Manitoba MP Niki Ashton becomes latest to seek NDP leadership

Montreal - Manitoba MP Niki Ashton is the latest contender in the campaign to replace the late Jack Layton for leadership of the federal New Democratic Party.

In the Media by Andrew Reeves - 1 comment

Zhong Hua Men Archway ceremony took place in Toronto this evening

Toronto - During a down pour this evening two commemorative plaques that honour those who helped create the Toronto's Zhong Hua Men Archway were presented at 573 Gerrard Street East.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 5 comments

Olivia Chow, widow of Jack Layton, will not run for lead of NDP

When Jack Layton died August 22 some wondered if his widow Olivia Chow would carry on the torch as NDP leader. Chow is putting that question to rest with the answer no, it's not a role she will take on.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Op-Ed: Canada — Rae in the right about NDP, Liberal merger

Canada's Liberals and New Democrats share a lot: their opposition of the Harper-led Conservatives, their lack of clear leadership heading into the next election, and according to former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, several key values.

In the Media by Justin Crann - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Eat your heart out, Harper

Ottawa - Last week when Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper broke from traditional parliamentary protocol and extended his hand to offer up a state funeral for Jack Layton, he may as well have handed over the keys to 24 Sussex Drive.

In the Media by Jeromie Williams - 11 comments

In Photos: Canadian NDP Leader Jack Layton's procession, funeral Special

Toronto - Thousands of Canadians paid their final respects Saturday during New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton's procession and state funeral. Officials and Toronto's citizenry came to Roy Thomson Hall to bid a final farewell to Layton.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran - 2 comments

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Jack Layton's legacy looms in Toronto byelection

Residents of Toronto-Danforth will head to the polls Monday in a byelection that will fill the federal seat left vacant by the death of Jack Layton.

Jack Layton's family welcomes baby Solace

The late NDP leader Jack Layton was known as a proud grandfather, and his daughter Sarah gave birth Thursday to another girl, named Solace.

Byelection called for Jack Layton's riding

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has called a byelection for the Toronto riding of the late NDP leader Jack Layton, who died last August from cancer.

NDP wins in Jack Layton's former riding

Jack Layton's former riding will remain NDP orange after rookie candidate Craig Scott easily won Monday's byelection in the federal riding of Toronto-Danforth.

8 things to watch at the NDP convention

The anticipation has been building for seven months and New Democrats will finally elect their permanent leader to replace the late Jack Layton at a two-day convention that begins Friday. Here are eight things to keep your eye on this weekend.