Elephant

A principled elder statesman with long memory and moral weight.

Ed Broadbent, the longtime NDP leader and Canadian social democratic icon, embodies the elephant's qualities of deep principle, community loyalty, and long-term moral commitment. Like the elephant, he is known for his steadfast dedication to social justice, his gravitas, and his ability to inspire and unite his herd — returning to lead the NDP again in 2022 at age 86. His decades-long consistency on workers' rights and equality reflect the elephant's legendary memory and unwavering sense of purpose.