Liberal MP Mendès challenging Rota for House Speaker’s position

An assistant deputy speaker and four-term MP, Alexandra Mendèz—like Anthony Rota—has begun contacting fellow MPs to ask for their support in the Speaker's election.

Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès, left, is challenging incumbent Anthony Rota for the Speaker's position. Other MPs are expected to enter the race in the coming days.Photograph courtesy of Alexandra Mendès and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

October 18, 2021

Four-term Quebec Liberal MP and assistant deputy speaker Alexandra Mendès is challenging Anthony Rota to be the Speaker of the House of Commons. “I am writing to you today because I would like to ask for your support. I am letting my name stand for the Speaker of the House of Commons’ election...

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