Speaker apologizes for message to former interim Ontario Liberal leader at convention

House Speaker Fergus Apologizes for Video Message at Ontario Liberal Event

House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus has apologized for a video message he recorded that was played during an Ontario Liberal leadership convention over the weekend, while some opposition parties are calling for him to step down over the issue, citing impartiality concerns. “It should not be seen as partisan to recognize a colleague’s departure. It is an act of friendship and respect. That said, I would like to apologize and reassure members tha…

Conservatives, Bloc call for House Speaker’s resignation over video tribute to former interim Ontario Liberal leader

The Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois were calling for him to resign immediately for appearing in a video tribute to John Fraser, who recently led the provincial Liberals on an interim basis

Speaker apologizes for message to former interim Ontario Liberal leader at convention

House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus apologized Monday, and is now facing calls to step down, after a video message he recorded to thank the departing interim leader of the Ontario Liberals was played at the provincial party's leadership convention on the weekend. Fergus delivered the apology in...

Speaker apologizes for message to former interim Ontario Liberal leader at convention

OTTAWA — House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus apologized Monday after a video message he had recorded to thank the departing interim leader of the Ontario Liberals was played at the provincial party's leadership convention on the weekend.

House Speaker Fergus apologizes over video message for Ontario Liberals

Fergus delivered the apology after the Conservatives said they planned to raise the issue in Parliament, given the Speaker is supposed to serve an explicitly non-partisan role.

Speaker apologizes for message to former interim Ontario Liberal leader at convention

OTTAWA -- House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus is apologizing after a video message he filmed for the former interim leader of the Ontario Liberals was played at the party's convention on the weekend.