On Tuesday, MPs will be electing a new Speaker of the House of Commons, in the wake of Anthony Rota s resignation. It will be a day for the Canadian political history books, as well as a day full of pomp and procedure. Here s what you need to know about the role, the contenders, and the process.
While Anthony Rota won t be in the big chair presiding over House of Commons proceedings on Wednesday, it is his last sitting day holding the title of Speaker and already the jockeying for his job has begun. And while some of the initial acrimony has calmed, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is continuing to push for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to apologize on Canada s behalf.