Thursday, December 3, 2015 · sitting No. 1

Commons opens 42nd Parliament with election of Speaker

The House of Commons spent the sitting on the election of a Speaker for the 42nd Parliament. The Acting Clerk of the House invited Louis Plamondon, member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel, to preside over the election under Standing Order 3.

Denis Paradis congratulated new and returning members and described the three pillars of the Speaker's role, beginning with procedure and decorum. Yasmin Ratansi, member for Don Valley East, paid tribute to the member for Ottawa—Vanier and linked the position to the 600-year history of the House of Commons.

Geoff Regan, member for Halifax West, thanked the dean of the House for presiding and called the opening of a new Parliament an exciting time for all members.

Decided that day

Speaker elected

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Election of Speaker

The Presiding Officer said he had taken the chair for the third time and was beginning to enjoy it, adding that he should have run for Speaker.

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Election of Speaker

The Presiding Officer thanked constituents in Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel for his tenth consecutive term and noted his 31 years in the House.

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Election of Speaker

Yasmin Ratansi said she sought the honour of serving as Speaker and thanked colleagues who had put their names forward.

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Election of Speaker

Geoff Regan said it is always a privilege to be a member of the House and that members must never forget this fact.

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