On July 25,2011 NDP leader Jack Layton announced at a news conference that he was taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons and recommended that Turmel be appointed interim leader for the duration of his absence.
He was taking a temporary leave of absence for health reasons. This was what NDP leader Jack Layton announced at a news conference on July 25,2011. Turmel be appointed interim leader for the duration of his absence. This was what NDP leader Jack Layton announced at a news conference on July 25,2011. He recommended this.