Greg Fergus elected 1st Black Canadian House Speaker, replaces Rota | FULL

Liberal MP Greg Fergus has been elected Speaker of the House of Commons, making history as the first Black Canadian to hold the role and taking over the position from Anthony Rota, who resigned from the role amid controversy.

Fergus, who represents the National Capital Region Quebec riding of Hull—Aylmer, was one of seven candidates vying for the job Tuesday.

Rota, who resigned last week after he asked MPs to honour a man who it was later revealed fought for the Nazis.

“Today, you are the first Black Canadian to become Speaker of this House,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said after the election. This should be inspiring for all Canadians.”

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[Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Only in Canada would a MP found guilty of an ethics violation would be chosen to lead the house. He is also a very partisan politician and it will be interesting to see how he manages the debate in Question Period. Congratulations on being the first black Speaker. Now that this threshold has been broken all of Canadians can move past ethinic background as a relevant point for acknowledgement and judge induviduals on quality of character.

[ronsmith]

Appointing someone who has been found guilty of ethics violations?
What a joke. Then again, look at the PM, he's an even bigger joke.

[mechano]

It is a bit odd that in 2023 we choose to define him by his ethnicity in winning the role rather than congratulating him for winning the role and leaving it at that.

[ludmilamanweiler]

Greg Fergus has been appointed by the Liberals and NDP to be the new Speaker of the House of Commons. He is the first Speaker in Canadian history to have been found guilty of breaking ethics laws.😐

[mr.c.]

Ethics violation Ferguson? Stunning. 😂

[JohnDoe-ivyu]

Canada - "So Mr. Fergus, what are your credential for this position?"
Mr. Fergus "I be black!"
Canada "HIRED!"

[MrKnwbdy]

Ahh yes…this will prove Trudeau and freeland aren’t Nazi’s😂😂

[Dracoool]

Just another promoted Liberal rule breaker.

[UrbanBricks]

He was found guilty of an ethics violation, woohoo, what a great choice.

[smebep]

Who cares ? Why do you care so much about skin pigmentation ?

[thatsfedup]

He might a smart man or a great communicator or a good politician or many other things but teh media reduce him to just a black man.

[misner]

Pierre always with them Speeches ❤❤❤ and little bit of history ❤

[kevinclift]

I have a felling this man was not picked for his resume. Trudeau remind us of that, with his opening speech.

[elaineleep]

Trudeau's holding on to him for dear

[Joemamarickroll]

Sadly the new speaker has ethic breaches reported even by the cbc . So why exactly are we celebrating him

[markhanson]

They are all criminals so he should fit right in

[globalpoliticsman]

I don't know what is so funny. About this maybe it's just the fact that Trudeau and Pierre are actually having somewhat fun and not going for each other's throats. Yeah that's probably it.

[myhoose]

How very woke and politically correct this choice is 😂😂

[wqiplus]

Welcome
But enough with the race card

[beezee]

The speaker is holding the post against his will