Parliamentarians vie for next Speaker of the House

Friday, May 23, 2025, 2:21 pm

Several Members of Parliament are actively campaigning for the coveted Speaker’s position, each making persuasive pitches to their colleagues. Emphasizing a need to enhance decorum and reform parliamentary conduct, the candidates' spirited bids have added a vibrant edge to the leadership race in Commons.

lapresse.ca / Plusieurs parlementaires visent le poste de président de la Chambre des communes

Le premier point à l’ordre du jour pour les députés, nouveaux et réélus, qui siégeront la semaine prochaine est l’élection d’un nouveau président de la Chambre. Au moins six députés réélus demandent à leurs collègues de soutenir leur candidature.

globalnews.ca / Who could be the next Speaker? MPs make pitches ahead of vote

At least six MPs are asking their colleagues for support in their bid to become Speaker, with many speaking about the need to improve decorum in the House of Commons.

citynews.ca / Several MPs make pitches to colleagues to become next Speaker of the House of Commons

OTTAWA — At least six members of Parliament are asking their colleagues to support their bid to become the next Speaker of the House of Commons, including the last man to hold that job, Greg Fergus. Former deputy Speaker Chris d’Entremont and fellow Conservative MP Tom Kmiec have also sent emails…

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