Greg Fergus
Liberal · Hull—Aylmer, QC
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Biography
Gregory Christophe Fergus is a Canadian politician who served as the 39th speaker of the House of Commons from October 3, 2023 to May 26, 2025. He is the member of Parliament (MP) for Hull—Aylmer. encyclopedia
- Born
- 1969-05-31, Montrealencyclopedia
- Languages
- English, Frenchofficial
- Occupation before politics
- political adviser, politicianencyclopedia
Electoral history
Hull—Aylmer
Liberal · 45th ParliamentSince 2025-04-28officialGreg Fergus31,978Jill DeclareRunner-up · Conservative8,727Difference 23,251 votes. 5 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Hull--Aylmer.
Elections Canada, 45th general election.
Hull—Aylmer
Liberal · 44th Parliament2021-09-20 to 2025-04-27encyclopediaGreg Fergus26,892Simon ProvostRunner-up · Bloc Québécois8,323Difference 18,569 votes. 7 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Hull--Aylmer.
Elections Canada, 44th general election.
Hull—Aylmer
Liberal · 43rd Parliament2019-10-21 to 2021-09-19encyclopediaGreg Fergus29,732Joanie RiopelRunner-up · Bloc Québécois8,011Difference 21,721 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Hull--Aylmer.
Elections Canada, 43rd general election.
Hull—Aylmer
Liberal · 42nd Parliament2015-10-19 to 2019-10-19encyclopediaGreg Fergus28,478Nycole TurmelRunner-up · NDP-New Democratic Party17,472Difference 11,006 votes. 6 other candidates also ran.
On the official list the riding is Hull--Aylmer.
Elections Canada, 42nd general election.
Education
- University of OttawaDegree not recordedYears not recordedencyclopedia
Experience
Our sources do not list any previous employment for this member.
In their own words
6,025 Hansard interventions on file. These are the words said in the House, not a summary. Private conversations are not collected and are not invented.
I, too, would like to thank my colleague from Ontario for his contribution to this debate. At the beginning of his speech, he pointed out that the safeguards will still be there but that we are going to find a way to reduce delays and make a decision, whether positive or negativ…Government Orders — Building Canada Strong Act · 2026-09-25
Where they stand
Policy positions are scored only from this member's stored House words and, when it is on file, their own public website. Wikipedia and other encyclopedias may supply details such as a birth date, education or work history, and each of those details is labelled with its source, but they are never used to score a position. Members whose only sources are encyclopedias have no scored positions.
A stored score on 9 of 14 topics. Each row names the end of that topic’s axis the stored words reached, and the sentence the score rests on.
Agriculture
Defend supply management
The other end of this axis: Liberalize supply management
repeated commitment to dairy producers and supply management
My colleagues from Quebec and I are committed to our dairy producers and to supply management. I know how important an issue this is.Source of that line
Climate
Faster fossil phase-down
The other end of this axis: Slower phase-down, production first
Supports carbon pricing and environmental leadership.
I heard over and over again from people that they wanted two things. They wanted Canada to take a leadership role again on the international stage, which meant re-engaging with the commitments we made to deal with respect to the environment. Many times, people brought up the notion of carbon pricing. The idea is very simple, at least in the case of British Columbia: “Keep your taxes, keep your profits, but if you cause pollution, you pay for it.Source of that line
Energy
Expand production and export
The other end of this axis: Restrict new oil and gas
Approved major pipelines and supported Keystone XL.
One of the great things was that we were able to get the Keystone XL pipeline. We were supportive right from the get-go. We approved the Trans Mountain pipeline. We are working very closely with our partners to try to make sure we can create jobs and opportunities in Alberta.Source of that line
Federalism
Ottawa leads
The other end of this axis: Provinces lead
federal government sets framework with backstop for provinces
It is in that context that the federal government developed the pan-Canadian framework on clean growth and climate change together with the provinces and territories and in consultation with indigenous peoples. This plan includes a pan-Canadian approach to pricing carbon pollution and measures to reduce emissions across all sectors of the economy.Source of that line
Fiscal policy
Higher taxes and public spending
The other end of this axis: Lower taxes and tighter spending
defends investments and opposes austerity while noting declining deficit
The Conservative Party's reckless austerity measures would be very problematic. Our government has the lowest deficit in the G7.Source of that line
Health
Expand public coverage
The other end of this axis: More private delivery
Proud of public health system and supports large Canada health transfers.
If we were to ask Canadians, the vast majority of them would say they are very proud of our public health system. The 2017 federal budget recognizes that and includes over $37 billion in transfers to the provinces and territories under the Canada health transfer. A prosperous country such as ours also needs a comprehensive strategy on drugs and other substances.Source of that line
Immigration
Higher permanent intake
The other end of this axis: Lower intake
Explicitly in favor of welcoming more immigrants.
I am definitely in favour of welcoming more immigrants. My parents came to Canada and created wealth and prosperity not only for themselves and their family, but for the whole country. I think their example is typical of most immigrants to Canada.Source of that line
Public safety
Enforcement and sentencing
The other end of this axis: Prevention and restraint
Supports enforcement, inspections and resources for cannabis regulation.
Health Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canada Border Services Agency, and Public Safety Canada will all receive funding to ensure that they have the resources they need to issue licenses, conduct inspections, enforce all the aspects of the cannabis bill, and conduct meaningful public awareness and outreach.Source of that line
Trade
Deeper continental integration
The other end of this axis: Diversify away from one partner
Supports implementing and expanding free trade agreements for market access.
These trade agreements provide access to international markets for Canadian goods and services and help combat protectionism. These agreements improve operating conditions for our companies by committing signatory countries to transparent, rule-based systems.Source of that line
5 topics with no stored score
- DefenceNo position has been scored.
- Financial regulationNo position has been scored.
- Foreign affairsNo position has been scored.
- HousingNo position has been scored.
- LabourNo position has been scored.
Who lines up
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