Speaker of the House

National Times Bureau, May 26, 2025: Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia has been elected the 39th Speaker of the House of Commons, marking a significant shift in parliamentary leadership. The Quebec MP, who has represented Lac-Saint-Louis since 2004, won the Speaker’s chair following the resignation of Greg Fergus. His election coincides with a fresh chapter for the House, which is reconvening after a five-month hiatus.Scarpaleggia brings to the position over two decades of parliamentary experience, having chaired the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. Colleagues view him as a steady and balanced figure, with a reputation for…