Greg Fergus has been elected as the new speaker of Canada’s House of Commons, making him the first Black Canadian to assume this role.
The election came about due to the resignation of Anthony Rota, who stepped down in the aftermath of a controversy. Rota had extended an invitation to and honored a man with ties to a Nazi military unit from World War II. Specifically, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Canadian parliament last month. And Canadian lawmakers gave a standing ovation to 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, introduced by Rota as a war hero from the First Ukrainian Division.
However, it later emerged that the First Ukrainian Division was also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division, or the SS 14th Waffen Division. And a voluntary unit that operated under Nazi command. Rota later issued an apology, explaining that he had not been aware of these historical associations.
Following his election to the position through a secret ballot, Greg Fergus pledged to lead with respect. And urged his fellow lawmakers to show mutual respect. He emphasized that Canadians were watching, highlighting the importance of maintaining decorum.
In his inaugural address from the speaker’s chair, Fergus drew an analogy from hockey. And describing the speaker as being akin to a referee. He humorously pointed out that in the world of hockey, spectators don’t attend games to watch the referee; instead, they come to see the stars—the players themselves. This analogy underscored his commitment to ensuring that the focus remains on the members of parliament and their work. Fergus has been elected
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