‘A big vision’: Ed Broadbent was driven by his desire to get results for Canadians, say long-time colleagues

Former caucus mates, staffers, and those who sat across the aisle from Ed Broadbent say he was a mentor, a friend, and a savvy political leader who knew how to engage with political players across party lines.
Former NDP Leader Ed Broadbent died on Jan. 11, 2024, at the age of 87.

Colleagues of former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, who led the federal party from 1975-1989, are remembering him as a tenacious parliamentarian with “a unique combination of head and heart, of intellect and compassion."

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