SummarySpren for "Broadbent, Ed"
- • The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendes) is asking those opposed to the motion to say "nay".
• The House has heard the terms of the motion and those opposed to it should say "nay".
- • Ed Broadbent dedicated his life to a clear vision of building a fair, more equitable world, and he never stopped giving back to his community.
• Broadbent believed that the government's power needed to be used for good, to deal with the most powerful and protect the most vulnerable, and he wanted to be Prime Minister to make life better for working people.
- • Ed Broadbent believed in the power of persuasion and working together to build a brighter future for everyone, and he was not afraid to fight for what he believed in.
• He was a mentor to young leaders and gave back to his community throughout his life, and the speaker hopes to give back in the same way.
- • The Hon. Ed Broadbent, a former Member of Parliament and leader of the federal New Democratic Party, passed away earlier this month.
• Mr. Broadbent was a compassionate and respected voice in Canadian politics, known for his thoughtfulness and determination. He brought his values to every debate and was a source of counsel to many of his colleagues.
- • Ed Broadbent, the third leader of the New Democratic Party, passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of social justice and a vision for a more egalitarian Canada.
• Broadbent's influence on the NDP and Canadian politics has endured over the decades, and his ideas continue to be disseminated through the Broadbent Institute, a think tank he founded in 2011.