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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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Le Huffington Post

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Why the New Speaker of the Canadian House Was "Trailed" to His Seat

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

16 hours ago·Paris, France

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The Patriot Light

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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 …

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The Hill Times

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Francis Scarpaleggia vows to keep 'sticks on the ice' as new House Speaker

After a previously gridlocked and acrimonious parliamentary session, newly elected House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia urges MPs to return and engage in 'robust debate' but steer clear of 'invective or intimidation.'

22 hours ago

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Francis Scarpaleggia: This Is the New Speaker of the House of Commons

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

22 hours ago·Montreal, Canada

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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…

1 day ago·New York, United States

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