Newly-elected House Speaker promises a mix of diplomacy, assertiveness

Considered the PM's candidate, new House Speaker Andrew Scheer is widely liked, but will have to get tougher in the Commons.

Some opposition MPs told The Hill Times they think newly-elected House Speaker Andrew Scheer, the amiable and youngest ever Speaker of the House elected by secret ballot on June 2, was Prime Minister Stephen Harper's choice, but they also respect the process and the result.

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