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From this week’s print edition, a behind-the-scenes look at Jack Layton’s announcement last month. The story is primarily based on...

His confidants and caucus colleagues recount the difficult days before and after his shocking announcement

Joanna Smith looks at the advisors that have surrounded Jack Layton over the last nine years. There is a parallel to be drawn here...

Jack Layton stepped away . Nycole Turmel stepped in . Anonymous New Democrats grumbled . Chris Selley watched Mr. Layton’s...

Chris Selley responds to Andre Picard’s column .

As Nycole Turmel’s interim leadership is confirmed, there are anonymous grumbles from within the NDP caucus. This assumes, of...

Andre Picard says Jack Layton has a responsibility and an opportunity to explain his medical situation fully. I’m not sure there’s...

The NDP caucus has officially backed Nycole Turmel as their interim leader. A vote of the party’s federal council should confirm...

Jack Layton is a public figure, but the nature of his medical challenges remains private

Colin Horgan explores the question of public life and personal health. This question came up yesterday on the specific of what...