BOOK OF CONDOLENCE FOR FAMILY OF JACK LAYTON AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

Members of the public wishing to express their sympathies to the family of Jack Layton may do so by signing a book of condolence located in the rotunda of the Legislative Building in Regina. Those unable to sign the book in person can send their message directly to condolence@gov.sk.ca or through the Office of the Provincial Secretary's website at www.ops.gov.sk.ca.

Layton passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011 following a battle with cancer. Since 2003 he served as leader of the federal New Democratic Party, and led the NDP to Official Opposition status after the federal election in May 2011.

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For more information, contact:

Jay Teneycke
Office of the Provincial Secretary
Regina
Phone: 306-798-6095
Email: jay.teneycke@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-529-8630