Ed Broadbent won't seek re-election

When Canadians next go the polls, Ed Broadbent's name won't be on the ballot. The former NDP leader is not seeking re-election.

Broadbent, 69, told a news conference Wednesday that his wife's declining health was the paramount reason for his decision.

"Some of you have been aware that my wife Lucille has had an intensified health problem since the past Christmas. She now spends much of each day in pain," a sombre Broadbent explained to reporters.

"I simply cannot continue in the future with all the work expected of an MP and meet my deeply felt obligations to the person who is the love of my life."

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(I am saddened by the news of his wife's illness, I hope it is a recoverable one. Mr. Broadbent has always had my respect and his obvious love and commitment to his wife just increases that respect. )

both that his wife is so sick and that we are losing such a good and experienced politician. I always thought that Ed Broadbent would have made a great PM.

..it's too bad really, he was quite an impressive man. Hopefully his wife gets better -- best regards to the Broadbents.

Ed Broadbent never gave me a reason to disrespect him. That's about all you can ask of any politician.

Good wishes to him and his wife.