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Education: Bachelor of arts from McGill University in Montreal in 1970; masters in political science from York University in Toronto in 1971; PhD in Political Science from York in 1983.
A sketch of federal NDP leadership candidate Jack Layton:
Born: July 18, 1950 in Hudson, Que., raised in Montreal.
Education: Bachelor of arts from McGill University in Montreal in 1970; masters in political science from York University in Toronto in 1971; PhD in Political Science from York in 1983.
Career before politics: In 1974 became a tenured professor at Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto; taught at York and at University of Toronto.
Political career: Entered politics in 1982 as Toronto city councillor, still holds that position; has served as president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Family: Married to Olivia Chow, a Toronto city councillor; two children.
Quote: "The winds of change are circling in the political skies, and they are about to fill our sails. Let's hoist that mainsail."
Copyright Canadian Press Jan 22, 2003
