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The funeral for late NDP leader Jack Layton will take place in Toronto starting at 1 p.m. This collection of photographs will be updated throughout the procession and service.

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Olivia Chow and family members look on as the coffin of NDP leader Jack Layton leaves Roy Thomson Hall after his state funeral.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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The coffin containing NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton is carried away at the end of his state funeral.Chris Wattie/Reuters

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People watch the state funeral of former NDP leader Jack Layton on screens placed outside of Roy Thomson Hall.Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail

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Pallbearers carry the coffin of late NDP leader Jack Layton at his state funeral service in Roy Thomson Hall.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Jack Layton's children Mike Layton and Sarah Campbell share a moment on stage at the state funeral of the late NDP leader.Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press

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People applaud singer Steven Page after he performed at the state funeral of the late NDP leader Jack Layton.Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press

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Dignitaries including Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen (bottom left) and Gov.-Gen. David Johnston and his wife Sharon (bottom right) attend the state funeral of the late NDP leader Jack Layton.Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press

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Steven Page sings Hallelujah for the late NDP leader Jack Layton.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press

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Rev. Brent Hawkes speaks at the state funeral of the late NDP Leader Jack Layton.Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press

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Former Canadian ambassador Stephen Lewis speaks as the coffin of the late NDP leader Jack Layton sits on stage during his state funeral.Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press

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The coffin of the late NDP leader Jack Layton sits under a spotlight during his state funeral at Roy Thomson Hall.Frank Gunn

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Family members watch as the coffin of the late NDP leader Jack Layton is carried into at Roy Thomson Hall.Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press

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People watch the state funeral of former NDP leader Jack Layton outside the Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto.

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Olivia Chow follows the hearse carrying her husband, NDP Opposition Leader Jack Layton, during a procession on route to his state funeral.Brett Gundlock/Reuters

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A hearse with the remains of NDp leader Jack Layton drives through Toronto.Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images

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The funeral procession for the late NDP leader Jack Layton leaves City hall for Roy Thomson Hall, in Toronto.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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Olivia Chow and the family of the late NDP leader Jack Layton follow his funeral procession as it leaves City Hall.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

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A group of police officers carry the coffin of former NDP leader Jack Layton outside of Toronto City Hall.

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People pay their respects at a vigil for Jack Layton at Nathan Phillips Square prior to the funeral of the late NDP leader.Darren Calabrese

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The casket of the late NDP leader Jack Layton is carried for transport to his funeral.Ryan Remiorz

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A man takes a moment while writing a message of condolence for Jack Layton at Nathan Phillips Square.Darren Calabrese

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Mary Daniel sits on the shoulders of Marc Cannon to write a message of condolence in chalk at Nathan Phillips Square.Darren Calabrese

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NDP interim leader Nycole Turmel (left) greets people who have queued for a public ticket to attend the funeral of late NDP leader Jack Layton's at Roy Thompson Hall.Chris Young/CP

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A mourner holds a wreath before of the funeral for Mr. Layton.Chris Young/CP

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Mike Layton, son of Jack Layton, right, greets people in line at Nathan Phillips Square prior to the funeral of the late NDP leader.Darren Calabrese/CP

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Mourners pay their respects at the casket of Mr. Layton at City Hall in Toronto.Ryan Remiorz/CP

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A vigil for Mr. Layton made of flowers, candles, and notes of condolence expanded further at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday prior to funeral.Darren Calabrese/CP

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People pay their respects to Mr. Layton as he lies in repose at City Hall in Toronto, Ontario.Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images

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Hundreds of people que outside Roy Thomson Hall August 27, 2011, to obtain tickets for the state funeral for Mr. Layton.Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images

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Kelly Grace pays her respects at a makeshift memorial for NDP Leader Jack Layton at Nathan Phillips SquareMichelle Siu/The Globe and Mail

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The shadows of people are cast on a wall as they continue to pay their respects at a makeshift memorial for NDP Leader Jack Layton at Nathan Phillips Square.Michelle Siu/The Globe and Mail

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