Occupation: | MP and NDP Leader |
Riding: | Toronto-Danforth |
Status: | Jack is ready to rock 'n roll |
Born: | July 18, 1950 |
Hometown: | Hudson, Que.; resides in Ottawa and Toronto |
Relationship status: | Married to Olivia Chow, MP for Toronto's Trinity-Spadina; two children from a previous marriage, Sarah and Mike |
Prof. training: | Bachelor's from McGill University
M.A., PhD from York University
Ryerson University professor
Author of two books: "Homelessness: The Making and Unmaking of a Crisis" and "Speaking Out: Ideas That Work for Canadians" |
Languages: | English, French, Cantonese |
Experience: | Toronto city councillor for 17 years
Head of Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Leader of NDP since 2003, including two federal elections |
Allies: | Ed Broadbent |
Election priorities: | Winning many more seats; distinguishing NDP from Green Party; getting equal time in media
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Interest: | The great outdoors; cycling, swimming, teaching, politics |
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