(Nycole Turmel - Government of Canada photo)
Federal NDP are meeting today to discuss who will take over the party while leader Jack Leader seeks treatment for an undisclosed form of Cancer.
Layton is recommending Quebec MP Nycole Turmel.
Thunder Bay-Rainy River M-P John Rafferty says he can support that choice.
Layton is not expected back in Ottawa until September 19th.