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Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected Speaker of the House of Commons
- On Monday, May 26, 2025, Quebec’s Liberal representative, Francis Scarpaleggia, was chosen to serve as the Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons in Ottawa.
- The election followed an unusually dramatic race in which Conservative contenders Chris d'Entremont and John Nater withdrew just before the vote.
- Scarpaleggia won among six Liberal candidates through a secret ranked ballot overseen by Louis Plamondon during the first item of business in the new parliamentary session.
- The Liberals currently hold 169 seats in a minority Parliament needing 172 for a majority, so electing a Liberal Speaker reduces their voting strength, making it harder to pass legislation.
- Scarpaleggia’s election signals challenges ahead for the governing party as King Charles III will open Parliament the next day with a throne speech outlining government priorities.
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The election of Francis Scarpaleggia as Speaker of the House of Commons is a landmark event, not only for the MP himself, but also for the continuity of parliamentary rituals. After his election, Mr. Scarpaleggia was escorted in a symbolic gesture by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Acting Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer. This rite of escort is more than just a formality; it embodies the very essence of Canadian democracy. The origins of this trad…
Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, was escorted by Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Leader of the Opposition, as tradition requires.
ThePatriotLight - Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia Elected as New House Speaker
ThePatriotLight - Veteran Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia has been elected as House Speaker in the first procedure of the new House of Commons.MPs chose Scarpaleggia in a secret ranked ballot on May 26, the first sitting day of the new Parliament. Scarpaleggia is an MP from the Montreal area who was first elected to the House in 2004. He has chaired committees but was never appointed parliamentary secretary or minister.Scarpaleggia is replacing …
He is an experienced Member of Parliament of Quebec who has been appointed Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa.
Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia Elected as New House Speaker
Veteran Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia has been elected as House Speaker in the first procedure of the new House of Commons. MPs chose Scarpaleggia in a secret ranked ballot on May 26, the first sitting day of the new Parliament. Scarpaleggia is an MP from the Montreal area who was first elected to the House in 2004. He has chaired committees but was never appointed parliamentary secretary or minister. Scarpaleggia is replacing in the role Libe…
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