Tories Move Motion to Oust House Speaker Fergus

Published on May 28, 2024

The Conservatives have moved a motion in the House of Commons for the removal of House Speaker Greg Fergus, saying he “betrayed” his role’s tradition of impartiality. Mr. Fergus is accused of being involved in a Liberal Party event whose advertisements used language criticizing Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre. The Liberal Party took responsibility for the language and apologized to Mr. Fergus. The matter was raised as a question of privilege in the House last week by Tory MP Chris Warkentin. Deputy House Speaker Chris d’Entremont made a ruling on the matter on May 27, which allowed Mr. Warkentin to table his motion....

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