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Assistant Speakers’ roster features two rookies, one veteran

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Conservative MP Tom Kmiec, top left, is the new House deputy speaker. His assistant deputy speakers are Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès, bottom left, and Conservative MP John Nater.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and photograph courtesy of X

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

June 4, 2025

Following the May 26 selection of Francis Scarpaleggia as House Speaker, the roster of assistant Speakers was also announced last week, featuring two Conservatives new to their roles, and one longtime Liberal who’s no stranger to subbing in the Speaker’s...

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