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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…

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Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia, was escorted by Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Leader of the Opposition, as tradition requires.

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He is an experienced Member of Parliament of Quebec who has been appointed Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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