Liberal Party apologizes to Speaker after controversy erupts over partisan event posting

The Liberal Party of Canada has apologized to Speaker Greg Fergus after partisan language appeared in an ad for an upcoming event in his riding. Fergus is facing criticism over anti-Conservative language in the ad, and the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois are again calling for him to resign from his position as a neutral arbiter of House of Commons proceedings.

Liberal Party apologizes to Speaker after controversy erupts over partisan event posting
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.

The Liberal Party of Canada has apologized to Speaker Greg Fergus after partisan language appeared in an ad for an upcoming event in his riding. Fergus is facing criticism over anti-Conservative language in the ad, and the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois are again calling for him to resign from his position as a neutral arbiter of House of Commons proceedings.