Released on August 22, 2011
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.
-30-
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