Conservatives call for Speaker to resign over planned partisan event

Speaker Greg Fergus is facing criticism for anti-Conservative language used in an ad for an upcoming partisan event in his riding — and there are renewed calls for him to resign from his position as a neutral arbiter of House of Commons proceedings.

Conservatives call for Speaker to resign over planned partisan event
Speaker of the House of Commons Greg Fergus takes part in the Speakers Parade prior to question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Speaker Greg Fergus is facing criticism for anti-Conservative language used in an ad for an upcoming partisan event in his riding — and there are renewed calls for him to resign from his position as a neutral arbiter of House of Commons proceedings.