Conservative MPs drop out of running for House Speaker

By Canadian Press on May 26, 2025.

OTTAWA — Newly elected MPs have gathered in the House of Commons to vote for their next Speaker and two candidates have already withdrawn from the running.

Conservative MPs Chris d’Entremont — a former deputy Speaker — and John Nater had put their names forward, but withdrew at the last minute.

Liberal MP Greg Fergus, the last Speaker, is seeking to win the role back — although he faced criticism in the last Parliament of being overly partisan.

Former deputy government House leader and Liberal MP Sherry Romanado is vying for the role, as are several other Liberal MPs.

Sean Casey, Rob Oliphant, Francis Scarpaleggia and Alexandra Mendès all put their names forward.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was considering a bid but backed out of the running on Sunday and endorsed Fergus.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2025.

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