Who will replace Rota? MPs set to vote on new House Speaker – National

A rare event in Canada’s history is set to unfold on Tuesday as members of Parliament elect a new House of Commons Speaker.

Anthony Rota stepped down from the role a week ago amid international controversy over his actions during a recent visit by Ukraine’s president.

Rota invited a veteran who served in a Nazi unit in the Second World War to the House of Commons chamber, and asked parliamentarians and dignitaries to applaud the man as a hero.


Click to play video: 'Trudeau calls Rota’s Nazi tribute a ‘mistake’ and a ‘horrendous violation’ of memory of Holocaust victims'


Trudeau calls Rota’s Nazi tribute a ‘mistake’ and a ‘horrendous violation’ of memory of Holocaust victims


A handful of Conservative, Liberal and NDP MPs, along with Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, have announced their interest in taking on the role.

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Those who are in the running will have the chance to deliver a short speech to fellow MPs before they vote anonymously on a ranked ballot.

Experts say this is one for the history books, because it’s happening mid-session rather than after a federal election _ something that’s only happened twice before.

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