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Several MPs make pitches to colleagues to become next Speaker of the House of Commons

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 May, 2025 10:36 AM
  • Several MPs make pitches to colleagues to become next Speaker of the House of Commons

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 to MPs asking for their support.

Liberals Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey and Sherry Romanado are also making their cases to colleagues, while Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she's still mulling whether she wants to run.

Many of the candidates' letters spoke about the need to improve the decorum and respect within the chamber.

Members of Parliament will vote on Monday morning to select the new Speaker.

King Charles will formally open the new Parliament Tuesday morning when he reads the government's throne speech.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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