House of Commons Elects New Speaker

Tuesday, 3 October 2023 15:06

By Linda Morgan

Greg Fergus is the first Black House Speaker

A new speaker has been elected for the House of Commons.

Liberal MP Greg Fergus was voted in after a secret ballot took place today.

Fergus, who represents the Quebec riding of Hull-Aylmer, is the first Black person to take on the role.

In a speech to the House this morning, he promised to be a firm and thoughtful leader.

The vote was held after former House Speaker Anthony Rota stepped down last week.

He resigned after honouring a man who fought for the Nazis in World War II.

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