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Party Leader Profiles

John Turner – Liberal

John Turner was born on June 7, 1929 in England. He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1932. He was educated in England and Paris, receiving his law degree. He worked as a lawyer before becoming involved in politics. He was an active member in Lester Pearson’s cabinet as a rebel MP advocating for reform of party politics. The following are highlights of Turner’s political career:

  • First elected a Member of Parliament in 1962 in a Quebec riding
  • Held various ministries from 1965-1975
  • Finished third in running for the Liberal leadership in 1968, losing to Pierre Trudeau
  • Leader of the Liberal Party 1984-1990
  • Leader of the Official Opposition 1984-1990
  • Prime Minister June-September 1984

John Turner left politics in 1993. He currently works as a lawyer.

Brian Mulroney – Progressive Conservative

Brian Mulroney was born on March 20, 1939 in Baie-Comeau, Quebec. Before being elected to the House of Commons, Mulroney worked as a lawyer and a corporate executive. He became well-known for his work in labour relations. In 1976, despite having very little experience in running for office, he ran for leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party, losing to Joe Clark. The following are highlights of Mulroney’s political career:

  • First elected as a Member of Parliament in 1983 in a Nova Scotia riding
  • Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party 1983-93
  • Leader of the Official Opposition 1983-84
  • Prime Minister 1984-93

Mulroney retired from politics in 1993. He currently works as a lawyer and author.

Ed Broadbent – New Democratic Party

Ed Broadbent was born March 21, 1936. He worked as a university professor before entering politics. Throughout his political career, he earned a reputation as a trusted leader and was very popular with Canadian voters. The following are highlights of Broadbent’s political career:

  • First elected as a MP in 1968 in Oshawa
  • Leader of the NDP 1975-1989
  • Under his leadership, the NDP won its highest number of seats ever in the 1988 election

Broadbent retired from politics in 1989. However, he returned in January 2004, winning the NDP nomination in his Oshawa riding. He will be a candidate in the 2004 federal election.

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