Francis Scarpaleggia vows to keep ‘sticks on the ice’ as new House Speaker
After a previously gridlocked and acrimonious parliamentary session, newly elected House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia urged MPs to return and engage in 'robust debate,' but to steer clear of 'invective or intimidation.'
Vowing to "keep sticks on the ice" in the Commons as House Speaker, longtime Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia took over the top non-partisan role for the 45th Parliament with a pledge to maintain decorum after some MPs hit the penalty box in the last session.
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