The Layton family is a Canadian political family. It includes Jack Layton, who served as the leader of the New Democratic Party. It also includes Olivia Chow, Jack's widow who is Mayor of Toronto since 2023 and served as a city councillor for Metropolitan Toronto and the City of Toronto from 1998 to 2005 and as a member of Parliament for Trinity—Spadina from 2006 to 2014; and Jack's son (and Olivia's step-son) Mike Layton, who served as a city councillor in Toronto for Ward 11 University—Rosedale from 2010 until 2022.

Jack Layton, 2008

Notable members

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Offices held

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Father of Confederation". www.canadahistory.com. Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  2. ^ "Gilbert Layton - National Assembly of Québec". www.assnat.qc.ca. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
  3. ^ "Former City Councillor Jack Layton". City of Toronto. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
  4. ^ Flock, Elizabeth (August 22, 2011). "Jack Layton, Canada opposition leader, dies after second cancer battle". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  5. ^ Jeffords, Shaun (27 June 2023). "How did she win? Olivia Chow brought a message of hope and seized on Toronto's desire for change". CBC.
  6. ^ "Mike Layton joins parents in victory". National Post. October 25, 2010. Retrieved July 23, 2021.