Statue of Jack Layton unveiled on waterfront

A bronze statue of Jack Layton riding a tandem bicycle has been unveiled at the Toronto Island ferry dock, which has been re-named the Jack Layton Terminal. Visitors may now hop on the front seat of the statue and have a picture taken with the late NDP leader.. Left above is the scene moments after the unveiling. At right is the mock up of the statue. Mr. Layton’s widow, Olivia Chow, spoke at the ceremony saying among other things, “Now Jack has got your back.”