The Government of Canada will hold a state funeral in memory of the Honourable Ed Broadbent, P.C., C.C., who passed away on January 11, 2024.
A ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on January 28, 2024, at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre in Ottawa. Those invited to the ceremony include government representatives and dignitaries, members of the public as well as former colleagues, close friends and family members of Mr. Broadbent. At the request of the family, there will be no lying in state.
Ed Broadbent, former Member of Parliament and Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, was an unwavering defender of ordinary Canadians and democratic institutions. His dedication to public life throughout his 24 years in politics and his career that spanned 7 decades has left a lasting legacy that made it possible for Canada to advance toward a fairer and more inclusive society.
The ceremony will commence with an Anishinaabe Prayer of Honour given by Algonquin Elder Claudette Commanda. Following this, government representatives, friends, and family members of Mr. Broadbent will pay tribute to him. Musical interludes will be presented by Canadian artists such as internationally renowned conductor and countertenor Daniel Taylor, O.C., who will lead members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, cellist Julian Armour, the Choir of the Theatre of Early Music, and concert organist Matthew Larkin in paying tribute to Mr. Broadbent's musical tastes. Soprano Andriana Chuchman and conductor Dinuk Wijeratne will also be performing as part of the ceremony.
Canadians are invited to visit the commemorative webpage
