The late Canadian Black activist, scientist and politician Howard McCurdy in his own words cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Leading Black Canadians say they hope Greg Fergus can have a positive effect on racial equality in politics in Canada even if they don't think the new Speaker of the House of Commons can have much of an effect on the tone of debate.