Canada Makes History with First Black House Speaker Amid Controversy

Greg Fergus, a Liberal Party lawmaker, has been elected as the new speaker of Canada's House of Commons, becoming the first Black Canadian to hold the post. Fergus was chosen in a secret ballot, beating out other candidates. The previous speaker resigned after unknowingly inviting a former Nazi soldier to parliament. The speaker's role is to maintain order and impartially arbitrate parliamentary procedures. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hailed Fergus's election as inspiring for all Canadians, particularly younger generations interested in politics.