Olivia Chow : Ask Biography

Personal data

Date of birth

March 24, 1957(age 59)

Place of birth

Hong Kong Hong Kong

Political party

New Democratic Party

Spouse

Jack Layton (1988 � 2011 ; his death)

Residence

Toronto, Ontario

Profession

Politician

Member of Parliament
for Trinity-Spadina

Assumed office

January 23, 2006

Preceded by

Tony Ianno

Toronto, Ontario City Councillor

In office

1991 - 2005

Succeeded by

Martin Silva

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Olivia Chow ( ; born March 24, 1957) is a Canadian New Democratic Party Member of Parliament and former city councillor (1991 � 2005) in Toronto. She won the Trinity-Spadina riding for the New Democratic Party on January 23, 2006, becoming a member of the Canadian House of Commons. Most recently, she was re-elected in her riding for her third straight win. Chow is the widow of former NDP and Opposition Leader Jack Layton; they were married from 1988 until his death at their home in 2011. She speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English.