SummarySpren for "Deaths and funerals"
- • The House will proceed to tributes in memory of the late Hon. Ed Broadbent.
• The Speaker invites members to rise and observe a moment of silence in honor of the late Hon. Ed Broadbent.
- • 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.
- • Ed Broadbent was a beloved and influential leader in Oshawa, Canada, who served as the member of Parliament for the riding of Oshawa from 1968 to 1989.
• He was known for his deep resolve, profound sense of purpose, and common touch, and was always willing to listen to and learn from others, even those with whom he disagreed.