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New Democrats choose interim leader

Nycole Turmel takes the party’s helm

by macleans.ca on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 1:41pm - 2 Comments

New Democrat MPs took part in an emergency caucus meeting on Wednesday to determine Jack Layton’s interim replacement. The caucus picked MP Nycole Turmel, the party’s caucus chair, to take the post. Layton revealed on Monday that he is taking a temporary leave to battle a new form of cancer. He said he plans to be back as leader when Parliament resumes in September. Party president Brian Topp told reporters he spoke with Layton early Wednesday, and said he was in “great spirits.”

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  • Anonymous

    I have never voted NDP and never will. I absolutely disagree with Mr. Layton on many issues, and do not think he would be the right person to lead the country. But I do think Jack Layton is a good man. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family, and will cheer him on as he fights this illness.

  • Anonymous

    I have never voted NDP and never will. I absolutely disagree with Mr. Layton on many issues, and do not think he would be the right person to lead the country. But I do think Jack Layton is a good man. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family, and will cheer him on as he fights this illness.

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