"Greg Fergus: Canada's First Black House of Commons Speaker Aims to Restore Order"
TL;DR
Greg Fergus, a member of the Liberal Party, has been elected as Canada's first Black speaker of the House of Commons. Fergus, who chairs the Black Caucus in Parliament, beat six other candidates in a secret ballot. His election comes after the previous speaker resigned for inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament. Fergus's selection is seen as a historic moment and an inspiration for younger generations. His first task will be to address the fallout from the controversial incident and restore the honor of the House.
- Greg Fergus elected Canada’s first Black House of Commons speaker The Washington Post
- Global National: Oct. 3, 2023 | Greg Fergus aims to restore order to House of Commons as new Speaker Global News
- Canada's House of Commons elects Black speaker for the first time USA TODAY
- Will election of Greg Fergus as Speaker bring more decorum to House? CBC News
- Amid US House turmoil, Canada elects its first Black speaker The Hill
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