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We have lost a true statesman. A man who could find ways to work with those he didn't always agree with. A man who valued action over words. A man who thought about a better, fairer Canada. A man who was honest, humble and worthy of respect. Deepest condolences to his loved ones and the rest of his Canadian family.

RIP Ed. Broadbent Thanks for your service to the NDP Party and to Canadians all across our country.

When I was just 10 years old, Ed Broadbent was the first politician to attract my attention. Even at that tender age, I thought him to be an honest, caring, and completely reasonable public servant. We need more like him in today's world.

A wonderful man and a great inspiration as to how politician should conduct themselves.

Having grown up in Oshawa in the 1960s and '70s, I remember Ed Broadbent as a great leader of the NDP and a strong voice for autoworkers and other working people. He spoke up for justice, equality and dignity for all, and delivered his message with respect and a warm smile. Thanks Ed, for all you did for us!

Thank you for your service. God bless.

Pride of Oshawa .... we were so proud of your political journey in our city and as an NDP leader in Canada. As a teen I worked on your campaigns and was thrilled when my dad nominated you to be the NDP candidate for Oshawa in 1968. Our paths crossed many times over the years. Your intelligent, measured contributions to debates were respected by many and many Canadians wished you could have served as our Prime Minister.
Rest in peace, Ed. You will be fondly remembered.

Now that was a Great Canadian!! Someone who made a positive difference in the lives of others! So long Ed, peace be with you.

Your service to the people of Canada will always be remembered

Although I didn't agree with many of your platforms you were needed to help advance Canada down the right road

Que le Seigneur très haut accepte son âme auprès de lui, mes condoléances sincères à toute sa famille
Merci pour tout ce que vous avez fait pour le Canada.

You are and will always be... A True Canadian. Thank YOU for being a shining example to all Canadian's. Your care for OUR Country was second to none. You were the only political persona I ever really wanted to listen to ... Rest in Peace Sir

RIP Sir hopefully you had a good life. I'm sure you did. Condolences to your family. RIP Sir.

Sorry to hear.
~Britny

Thank you Ed for bringing the New Democrats so much forward to become eventually the leading and Government party of Canada.

In the early 70's , my sister helped me with a petition to have a traffic light installed at the corner of Kenora and Barton streets in Hamilton after a number of accidents kept happening. Ed saw to it that this happened after a number of “no’s” He was an amazing man and will be so very much missed

You helped so many for so long. So long bother Ed Broadbent we'll miss you so much.

May more Canadians in the political sphere follow his example. Mes sincères condoléances à sa famille.

To your family and friends my deepest condolences. Thank you for all you contributed to the work and study of social democracy in my lifetime. Our country was the better for it. My wish is that your work and efforts will continue from those of us who learned from you.

Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Merci pour tout ce que vous avez fait pour le Canada.

Rest in peace

You were what the country needed.
Condolences to the family.

You were one of the most influential leaders of your time. A tribute to the office. Your integrity kept others around you in line

May our Lord Jesus comfort the hearts of the Honourable Ed Broadbent in this difficult time.

Monsieur Broadbent était considéré comme un politicien qui faisait beaucoup plus que de la politique. Il était de ceux qui ont contribué à un monde plus juste et plus équitable.

Our Sincere Condolence to the Broadbent Family, friends and entire Country ( Canadians) for a great lose of True Canadian, RIP, RT Honorable Ed Broadbent

Ed was married to my grand-mother's sister Lucille. I have the fondest memories of spending Christmas with them and Christine when I was a little girl. I remember him as a warm man who always teased us and made us laugh. I was always so proud to call him my great uncle! My great aunt Lucille was also such a warm and fun loving person to be around. They are both dearly missed.

A true Canadian that many will remember for years to come! Bless you gb

Mr. Broadbent was a familiar name in our home. My late father admired Mr. Broadbent's dedication to improving the lives of all Canadians and was a long time supporter of the NDP. Our deepest condolences to family, friends, and all Canadians. RIP Mr. Broadbent and thank you.

So sad to hear the news of Ed Broadbent's passing. He was, for me, the best introduction to the NDP and its tenets. I met him once and found him to be a softspoken, unassuming, lovely person. I hope he and Jack Layton (another of my favourites) are up there solving Canada's problems together. They'd make a wonderful team! One more of the great ones gone. Rest in peace, Ed.

Monsieur Broadbent fut un homme engagé dans la communauté il a droit à tous les honneurs.

The honorable Mr. Broadbent, you will never be forgotten. You made Canada a better place by your values and ethics and gave inspiration to Canadians.

Helluva guy. He had the capacity to speak so that people listened. He will be remembered for keeping the NDP strong and providing a path forward far into the future for a fair and an equitable Canada. I will miss knowing he’s in this world.

Thank you, Ed. Your work has inspired me and countless others to become active in their communities. Your legacy will last centuries!

I have very fond memories during the time I worked for you on the Hill in the 1980’s. You fought for all Canadians and commanded a level of respect in the House of Commons which is not too often seen. You worked tirelessly and were truly interested in bettering the lives of ordinary Canadians. Ed, you will be missed but your legacy lives on.

Thank you Sir for the opportunity you've given to Foreign nationals to live and experience what this beautiful country is all about

Ed thank you for your support in government...I remember your support to our local girl Evelyn Gigantis in Gloucester.
God Speed
Thanks for being a true Canadian

Sincères condoléances à tous les proches de M. Broadbent et les membres de sa famille.
Homme politique intègre et amoureux de la justice et de l'égalité.

God Bless you! Thank you for your service to our great country!

A great Canadian & inspiration to many.

Great memories of our numerous election campaign A/C charters.I always had the greatest admiration for you.Rest in peace Ed.Denis Langlois

Peace Be! Mr.Broadbent.

The Hon. Ed Broadbent -
Thank you for your service and your unwavering commitment to Canada. You fought for the working class people.

Ed put relationships first.He cared deeply about the people who worked with him, his students, political colleagues and his NDP family. I expect there are thousands like me, who are feeling his death in a very personal way. Ed will go down in history as one of Canada’s great political leaders. He believed deeply in humanity and the capacity for each of us to rise above our selfish needs to see the beauty of community. He never cared about titles only how we used our power for the benefit all.

My condolences to friends and family. I hope he rests in peace knowing what he has accomplished in life will be rembered throughout the nation by the people.

To one true Canadian. Thank you for your life's work. We need more like him, now more than ever. You will be missed.

I have been a lifetime Conservative supporter. That being said, I have always admired Ed Broadbent for his views and outspoken opinions about Canadian government policies. His voice will be missed.

remembering with admiration and profound respect

Ed Broadbent sounds like a pretty cool guy. It's a real shame he isn't here anymore

The Hon. Ed Broadbent
Thank you for your service and commitment to Canada. May your memory be a blessing.

Thanks Mr. Broadbent for spending your life working for all Canadians. You were a true statesman. If only there were more like you.

Fond memories & respect as Centretown neighbours; chatting about his love of growing geraniums, funny & engaging as he did his own shopping locally - we are all in awe & grateful for Mr. Broadbent's lifetime of commitment to equality & fairness for humanity World-wide & especially for Canadians, an honorable & very special man who will be greatly missed & should be a role model for everyone.

Mr. Broadbent came to our door when seeking election and talked with my parent. He was genuinely active in promoting the interests of ordinary citizens, particularly in making Canada one of the most egalitarian countries in the world.

Ed Broadbent's lifetime commitment to social and economic justice and equality for all was never devoid of passion and always grounded in facts in promoting the case for change. If Canadians want to honour his legacy, we need to champion the causes of his Institute.

M. Broadbent, vous avez offert le meilleur de vous même pour améliorer la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiens, puis avez étendu votre expertise sur la scène mondiale. Merci de votre engagement dans la vie publique. RIP.

Thank you for your remarkable service to Canadians.
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ED BROADBENT WAS A GREAT MAN AND SERVED AS A PERSON WITH HONOR TO THE PEOPLE OF CANADA AND WILL BE THE BEST OF THE BEST POLITICIANS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE MAY THIS GREAT MAN REST IN PEACE GOD BLESS HIM AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY OUR LOVE ROSE AND DALE

You good sir rest in peace, your intervention permitted my wife and I to become immigrants to our wonderful new country in 1980. Along the way we met some of your personal friends plus strangers and related our Ed. Broadbent story. No one was surprised because that was the type of person you are and always will be, to your family we are eternally grateful for the part you have played in our life and our condolences are such a small thank you to a very big man.

Our country has been blessed by all your caring honourable service and our country will forever be the better for all you did. Thank you for being a man of integrity and vision and working so hard to keep our country always on the high road, and never losing sight of the long term impact that the choices made by the government mean for generations of Canadians.

The Honourable Mr Broadbent was a part of a special time in Canadian Politics. When opposition was well thought out and polite. He led the NDP with dignity and grace. My he rest in peace.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille de M. Broadbent, un homme qui a travaillé pour l'ensemble des Canadien-ne-s d'un océan à l'autre.

Ed was an amazing leader who served ordinary Canadians and made this country a better place. His legacy will live on.
Condolences to Ed’s family and friends.
Rest in peace Ed.

Rest in peace Ed. The work goes on.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille Broadbent. Merci!

Well done

Merci et adieu, reposez en paix!

Mr. Broadbent served his country with honesty and integrity. He will be missed.

God Bless you! Thank you for your service to our great country!

He achieved a lot,may his soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Mr. John Edward 'Ed' Broadbent. Thank you for your vision and years of service to our country . Eternal rest grant unto Edward, Oh Lord and may light perpetual shine upon him. God's blessings.

A great man who gave a great deal to our country

Thank you for all your years of service to Canada. RIP, Mr. Broadbent (a.k.a. "Ed").

Progressives not just in Canada but across the world can thank Ed for his leadership and his values. Vale Ed Broadbent.

Rest in peace.

Merci pour tant d’années de service public, pour une société meilleure.

Mr. Broadbent, your beacon of honesty; civility; and dedication to the working people of Canada was an example to all who love our nation and want to improve it for ALL of us. You will be sorely missed. RIP and condolences to your family and friends.

"A Knight ther was, and that a worthy man
That from the tyme that he first bigan
To ryden out, he loved chivalrye,
Trouthe and honour, fredom and curteisye" -Chaucher

Fear no more the heat o' the sun,

Nor the furious winter's rages;

Thou thy worldly task hast done.

God Bless, R.I.P

Ed Broadbent will be missed by myself, he was a very talented politician who had the interest of Canadian people at heart and was a very interesting person to watch during question period; I am sure he was a very interesting professor and his students would have enjoyed his lectures. He will be remembered and missed by myself.

Mr. Broadbent changed my life 10 years ago when I stumbled upon his course, "Citizenship, Rights, and Democracy" as a soon-to-be graduate of uOttawa. It was incredible to hear his perspective on historical events I was learning about in textbooks for three hours a week. Rest in Peace, Mr. Broadbent, thank you so much for all the work you led to make our world a better place.

Thank you for your service. Your vision, hopes and dreams for this country will inspire those willing to walk in your footsteps.

Mr. Broadbent was NDP leader at a time when I was only starting to learn about Canada's government/Parliament and how it worked. I can still remember seeing him on 'This week in Parliament' squaring off in debates with Pierre Trudeau. Mr. Broadbent genuinely represented the working class that the NDP of his time stood for. Rest easy now Ed - you will be missed.

A life well lived. Thank you for all you did for Canada. Rest easy Sir.

Rest in Peace Mr. Broadbent...my family will remember you and all your work including your leadership on South Africa.

Thank-you for all of your tireless work to make Canada and this World a kinder, more inclusive and better place for all. Deepest condolences to the family and friends. R.I.P.

My deepest sympathies to the Broadbent family and all those close to him. Mr. Broadbent was instrumental in bringing about so many changes in social issues with a focus on equality. I admired how he contributed to the well being of so many Canadians. Thank you Ed.

You have made Canada and the world a better place . Thank you , Mr Broadbent .

He was a kind and gentle man. R.I.P.

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Broadbent. He was a stellar example of a parliamentarian and a truly selfless person dedicated to improving the lives of others through equality and social justice. Thank you for your service.

He was a great man. RIP

My deepest sympathy to The Broadbent Family and to the citizens of Canada. We have all lost a politician that most should strive to emulate.

With positive memories of Mr. Broadbent as a young adult in growing up in Canada.

RIP Mr. Broadbent

With thanks for Mr. Broadbent's service to Canadians. Sincere condolences to his friends and family.

Thank you for your service to Canada & the world. You have made your mark and we are all the better for it. Merci bien!

A good and decent man. We shall miss him.

The last honourable "honourable member"

My deepest condolences. Appreciate your service to the Canadian public.

Rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the family.

Thank you for your work on promoting democracy, equality, and innovation in Canada – RIP Ed Broadbent.

Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille Broadbent.

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