Canada's MPs gather to vote on next speaker as Parliament returns
The last Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus, is seeking to win the role back — although he faced criticism in the last Parliament of being overly partisan.
He will face off against half a dozen contenders, including former deputy Speaker and Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont as well as former deputy government House leader and Liberal MP Sherry Romanado.
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Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was also eyeing the job, but she backed out of the running since she is the only Green MP in Parliament and the non-partisan Speaker position would limit what she can weigh in on.
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The Speaker plays an important role in keeping the Legislature functioning smoothly — especially in minority parliaments like this one, which can quickly become raucous and upend the government's agenda.
The job also comes with a diplomatic component and some significant perks — including a $309,000 annual salary, a driver, a sizable hospitality budget and an official residence on a rustic country estate in Gatineau Park.
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