The New Democrats are inviting you to sign a book of condolence for leader Jack Layton.
Starting Tuesday — the books will be available for signing at party constituency offices across the country.
The N-D-P says you can leave messages or share stories about how Layton touched your life — or you can go online to www.ndp.ca and click on Express your Condolences.
Layton died of cancer Monday at the age of 61.
A state funeral is scheduled for Saturday.
The Lying-in-State for Mr. Layton will take place in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Wednesday, August 24 and Thursday, August 25.
It will be open to the public from 12:30 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday and from 9 AM to 1:30 PM on Thursday.
Canadians can also pay tribute to Mr. Layton as he lies in repose at Toronto City Hall on Friday, August 26th from 9 AM to 8 PM and on Saturday, August 27th beginning at 9 AM until 11 AM.
The funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, August 27th at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto.
For more information on the State Funeral or to convey condolences to Mr. Layton’s family, Canadians can visit www.commemoration.gc.ca.
