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Ottawa
The Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation Board of Directors and Staff along with friends and family mourn one of Canada’s prominent and influential social democratic thinkers. We offer our sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to our country and everyone who loved our dear friend Ed Broadbent.
Ed was a titan of our movement who inspired us into action. A man of great service to our country and fellow citizens being an MP for 21 years, 14 of which were spent as the leader of the NDP, growing and strengthening the party. He took the time to share his insights and leadership skills with those closest to him - learning from Tommy Douglas, being his right hand in Parliament. Ed took all that he learned during those years in stride, taking the party to new heights, and guiding his understudy; Jack Layton, who admired him, learned from him, and built upon the foundation he set with electoral success.
“Ed Broadbent was more than a national icon, he was our beacon of compassion, kindness, and hope. He was our teacher, our mentor, our friend, our leader. His legacy will endure thanks to his unwavering commitment to make the lives of everyone better. A fierce social democrat who put love for others before himself. His intellectual tenacity, generosity, and humour will be dearly missed by all who loved him in return.” Josh Bizjak, Executive Director
“Ed Broadbent was a man of great passion, humanity, a strong leader, a dedicated social democrat and a visionary who understood the critical importance of equality for every citizen. In Ed Broadbent the world saw and respected a man of strength and humility who believed that power is a vehicle for positive change and not an end in itself. We will miss Ed Broadbent's strength, humility and humanity.” Irene Mathyssen, President
Ed had many incredible and enduring qualities. Among them his charisma, his thoughtfulness, his warmth, his honesty, his stunning wit and his ability to deeply analyze and find solutions to some of our most complex problems. But above all was his tireless devotion to combating inequality and injustice and building a society where nobody is left behind, enshrining human rights for many.
He was a champion of ordinary Canadians who will not be forgotten. The legacy he leaves behind will be felt by Canadians for years to come. We are eternally grateful for having learned from him, and for his contributions to the social democratic movement, and to Canada.
To read more about his legacy please see the Broadbent Institute’s statement: www.broadbentinstitute.ca/statement-passing-ed-broadbent
His loss is something that we and many others feel deeply. May we take time to be kind with ourselves and others, and to reflect on Ed’s legacy. To Ed’s family and loved ones, we share our deepest sympathies, love and support in this difficult time.
If you would like to make a gift in his honour, please donate to the Broadbent Institute: www.broadbentinstitute.ca/2021_mailing_principles_donate
We offer our sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to our country and everyone who loved our dear friend Ed Broadbent.
With love and kindness,
Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation
Blog Post
Ottawa
Today is International Women’s Day; a day which I am truly thankful for all the women who have worked tirelessly, past and present, towards a more equitable world where all voices are heard. I take this day to reflect on the women that came before me and the work that we have to continue to do in their honour.
Blog Post
Ottawa
As promised we’ve got lots of news to share with you this month. The Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation had a banner year in 2023. We produced more special events, original content, research projects, and educational materials than ever before!
This year we’re building from that success. You’ll see us in more places with more exciting programs for you to participate in throughout the year. All of this growth is thanks to our supporters like you.
We hope you enjoy our update this month.
Blog Post
Ottawa
We hope you have had a good start to the year. We’ve got lots of important information and event announcements to share with you this month.
Thank you to those who supported us last year with a donation and helped us advance social democracy! You allow us to continue the important work we do, being the only charity in Canada to promote social democracy and carry on our founders' legacies. With your support we were able to create new research, establish an annual lecture series, new scholarships, new training for activists, and an interview series with social democrat leaders. And, this year we have even more content to deliver and special event plans to share with you.
Your charitable tax receipts are on the way!
