House of Commons makes Liberal Party lawmaker the first Black Canadian to hold the powerful post after previous speaker quit over unknowingly inviting a former Nazi soldier to parliament.
Newly elected Speaker Greg Fergus in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on October 3, 2023. / Photo: Reuters
Fergus, a Liberal MP, said on Tuesday that the Commons is where"hard debates will happen," but urged lawmakers to"treat each other with respect."As speaker of the chamber, his role is to chair House of Commons debates and enforce parliamentary rules while remaining impartial, only voting to break ties.
Congratulating him for being the first Black Canadian to become speaker, Trudeau said,"This should be inspiring for all Canadians, especially younger generations who want to get into politics."
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