I just noticed this article in The Star. Layton is "seriously" ill but is calling a press conference this afternoon to let everyone know he'll continue as leader. I don't care much for Layton's politics but I hope he recovers from whatever this is. If he's fighting a serious illness, you have to wonder what that does to NDP support in the next election. If Layton is known to be in poor health, I imagine fewer people would want to vote for him - at least not until he was seen to be on the mend.
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/...ill-jack-layton-staying-on-as-ndp-leader?bn=1
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/...ill-jack-layton-staying-on-as-ndp-leader?bn=1