In photos: Ed Broadbent the former federal New Democrat leader has died at 87
Former federal New Democrat leader Ed Broadbent has died at 87. Born in Oshawa, Ont., Broadbent served as a member of Parliament for a riding in the area for 21 years, leading the federal NDP from 1975 to 1989.
Newly elected Federal MP of Ottawa Centre, NDP Ed Broadbent makes his victory speech at Sala San Marco in Ottawa on June 28, 2004.Tobin Grimshaw /The Canadian Press
From left, Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader, John Turner, NDP leader Edward Broadbent, and Conservative leader, Brian Mulroney pose for portrait before televised debate during federal election campaign on August 15, 1984.Tibor Kolley/The Globe and Mail
New Democratic Party Leader Edward Broadbent with wife Lucille after casting their vote in federal election, November 21, 1988, in Oshawa, Ontario.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail
New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Ed Broadbent (C) is applauded by his caucus in the House of Commons in Ottawa, May 4, 2005.JIM YOUNG /Reuters
Ed Broadbent, left, and wife Lucille, right, are flush with victory after the NDP leader's personal re-election in Oshawa on May 21, 1979.ERIK CHRISTENSEN /The Globe and Mail
Former NDP Leader Ed Broadbent is awarded the honor of becoming an Officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn in Ottawa in 1993.The Canadian Press
The three federal party leaders put their heads together as they chatted before the first of two televised debates. NDP Leader Ed Broadbent, left, Tory leader Brian Mulroney and Prime Minister John Turner on July 24, 1984.UPC
Ed Broadbent portrait taken in March, 1987.Zoran Milich/The Globe and Mail
Former New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent at his home in Ottawa on March 14, 2012.Blair Gable /The Globe and Mail
NDP Leader Ed Broadbent (right) mugs for the cameras while Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, left, and Liberal Leader John Turner, centre, pose at the start of the French language debate between the federal leaders in Ottawa on Oct. 24, 1988.FRED CHARTRAND/The Canadian Press
NDP leader Jack Layton, right, goes over his speaking notes with Ed Broadbent, while on the campaign plane in Toronto on Oct. 10, 2008.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press
Governor General David Johnston, left, shares a laugh after he presented the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal to Ed Broadbent for his contribution to Canadian politics and democracy during a ceremony in Ottawa on September 10, 2012.FRED CHARTRAND/The Canadian Press
New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton hugs caucus member Ed Broadbent after he announced his plans to not seek re-election in the next federal election, at a news conference in Ottawa on May 4, 2005.Tom Hanson/The Canadian Press
Former New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent leaves Parliament Hill after meeting with the leader Jack Layton in Ottawa on Nov 28, 2008.Tom Hanson/The Canadian Press