At least seven Liberal and Conservative MPs running for coveted House Speaker’s post

The new Speaker of the House will receive a salary of $309,700, manage an office budget of $1.4-million, receive extra perks, and oversees annual expenditures totalling $656.5-million, according to the House.

Liberal MPs Greg Fergus, top left, Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey, Sherry Romanado, Francis Scarpaleggia, above left, and Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont, above centre, and Tom Kmiec are seeking the House Speaker’s position that comes with a salary of $309,000, a chauffeur driven car, an official residence, and a private apartment in the West Block.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Stuart Benson and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Liberal Party of Canada and Tom Kmiec

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BY ABBAS RANA

May 22, 2025

When Parliament returns on May 26, the first order of business will be electing a new House Speaker, and at least seven MPs have entered the race for the coveted position that comes with a total salary of $309,700, and an office budget of $1.4-million.

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