Several MPs make pitches to colleagues to become next Speaker of the House of Commons
- Several Members of Parliament, including Greg Fergus, Chris d’Entremont, Tom Kmiec, Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey, and Sherry Romanado, have announced their intentions to run for the position of presiding officer when the new session of Parliament begins on May 26, 2025.
- This election follows the April 28, 2025 general election and the resignation of former Speaker Anthony Rota amid a scandal in late 2023, creating an opportunity for a leadership reset in the House.
- Candidates have addressed issues like declining civility and respect in Parliament, pledging to restore decorum and apply progressive discipline within the chamber's administration and finances.
- Liberal MP Sean Casey expressed that seeking the Speaker position allows him to apply his background to positively impact the nation.
- On Monday morning, the newly convened Parliament will begin by conducting a secret preferential ballot to elect the Speaker, following the formal opening by King Charles on May 27, 2025.
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Several Parliamentarians Are Seeking the Position of Speaker of the House of Commons
The first item on the agenda for new and re-elected MPs next week is the election of a new Speaker of the House. At least six re-elected MPs ask their colleagues to support their candidacy.
Several MPs Make Pitches to Colleagues to Become Next Speaker of the House of Commons
Among the tour groups converging on Parliament Hill under umbrellas this week, new and newly re-elected members of Parliament are getting acquainted with their offices and colleagues ahead of the opening of the House of Commons next week. The first order of business for MPs is the selection of a new House Speaker on Monday morning, and at least six returning members are asking their colleagues to support their bid to take the chair. That include…
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