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Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent to have state funeral in Ottawa

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Jan, 2024 11:46 AM

There will be a state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent.

For decades, Ed Broadbent proudly and selflessly served people across this country. On January 28th, a state funeral is going to be held in Ottawa – giving Canadians an opportunity to salute his contributions and pay tribute to the legacy he leaves behind. https://t.co/e3vD9zmZIx
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 15, 2024

Broadbent died on Jan. 11 at the age of 87.

Ed Broadbent leaves us with a legacy of compassion and equality.

He has inspired Canadians to work for a better country for all.

Honouring him with a state funeral will give us all the chance to reflect on his values and commit to carrying on his work.https://t.co/Kx2CB9vNqm
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) January 15, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that the state funeral will be held in Ottawa on Jan. 28.

Broadbent served as a member of Parliament for more than two decades and led the NDP for 14 years in the 1970s and 1980s.

As NDP leader he faced off against four different prime ministers, including Pierre Trudeau and Brian Mulroney.

Trudeau says the state funeral will provide an opportunity for Canadians to pay tribute to his legacy, which includes leading the NDP to its best electoral results until Jack Layton broke that record in 2011.

State funerals are typically held for current and former governors general and prime ministers and sitting cabinet ministers, but the prime minister can offer one for any eminent Canadian.

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