Monday, November 22, 2021 · sitting No. 1

Commons opens 44th Parliament with speaker election

The House devoted nearly all of its first sitting of the 44th Parliament to the election of a Speaker. The Clerk of the House opened proceedings by inviting Louis Plamondon, member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel, to preside over the vote under Standing Order 3.

Plamondon, acting as presiding officer, welcomed members and noted this was his fifth time overseeing a Speaker election. He offered brief personal remarks about his family before inviting candidates to speak.

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Who held the floor · 2021-11-22

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