New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Ed Broadbent is applauded in House of Commons.
New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Ed Broadbent (C) is applauded by his caucus in the House of Commons in Ottawa, May 4, 2005. Broadbent announced he will not seek reelection after 23 years as a Parliamentarian, 14 years as leader, so he can be with his ailing wife. REUTERS/Jim Young JY