Background
Broadbent, John Edward was born on March 21, 1936 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Percy Edward and Mary Anastasia (Welsh) Broadbent.
Broadbent, John Edward was born on March 21, 1936 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Percy Edward and Mary Anastasia (Welsh) Broadbent.
Bachelor in Philosophy with honors, University Toronto, 1959. Master of Arts in Philosophy of Law, University Toronto, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, University Toronto, 1964.
Professor, of Political Science, York University, Ontario 1965-1968. Chairman Policy Review Committee New Democratic Party Federation Convention 1969. Chairman Federation Caucus 1972-1974, Pari.
Leader of Federation Caucus 1974-1975. National Leader of New' Democratic Party 1975-1989. Vice-President Socialist Institute.
Fellow, American Academy, of Arts & Sciences.
Author: The Liberal Rip-Off, 1970.
House of Commons since 1968. National Academy, of Sciences.
Reading contemporary fiction, listening to music, skiing.
Married Lucille Allen, October 19, 1971. Children: Paul, Christine.