After Jack Layton's death, Topp resigned as party president to run in the leadership race.

The first day, March 23, was devoted to candidate speeches and a tribute to Jack Layton.

On July 25, 2011, Jack Layton took a leave of absence to fight a newly diagnosed cancer.

She was an honourary pallbearer at the state funeral of Jack Layton in 2011.

Tabuns also served as special advisor on climate change to Jack Layton from 2004 to 2005.

Just a few months later, in August 2011, Jack Layton died due to cancer.

Along with Jack Layton she was part of only the second husband-and-wife team in Canadian parliamentary history.

However, her time in Stornoway was to be short, as Jack Layton died of cancer just three months after assuming office.

A state funeral is held for Jack Layton.

Jack Layton is a refreshingly honest and open politician; a real rarity in today's world.

After Jack Layton's death, Topp resigned as party president to run in the leadership race.

The first day, March 23, was devoted to candidate speeches and a tribute to Jack Layton.

On July 25, 2011, Jack Layton took a leave of absence to fight a newly diagnosed cancer.

She was an honourary pallbearer at the state funeral of Jack Layton in 2011.

Tabuns also served as special advisor on climate change to Jack Layton from 2004 to 2005.

Just a few months later, in August 2011, Jack Layton died due to cancer.

Along with Jack Layton she was part of only the second husband-and-wife team in Canadian parliamentary history.

However, her time in Stornoway was to be short, as Jack Layton died of cancer just three months after assuming office.

A state funeral is held for Jack Layton.

Jack Layton is a refreshingly honest and open politician; a real rarity in today's world.