Andrew Scheer

Andrew Scheer

politician Canada

Andrew Scheer is a Canadian politician who served as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Leader of the Official Opposition from 2017 to 2020. A former Speaker of the House of Commons, Scheer has been a Member of Parliament since 2004, representing the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle. Known for his traditional conservative values, Scheer has focused on issues such as taxation, public safety, and immigration reform. He was recently in the news for criticizing Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney, accusing him of elitism and disconnect from everyday Canadians.

Born on May 20, 1979 (46 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
176,769
Power
7,907$
Sentiment
4.83
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 6 4.83 0.33% +40% 38,005,238 176,769 $1,700,000 7,907$
Totals 6 38,005,238 176,769 $1,700,000 7,907$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: The new Prime Minister got a taste of some of the cut-and-thrust of Parliament when Conservative Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer lightly ribbed his rivals. 5

The Globe and Mail: Carney makes debut in Parliament with seats reflecting changed political map

Canada Canada: A fundraising e-mail sent to Conservatives by interim Opposition leader Andrew Scheer made it even clearer that the party is not prepared to give Mr. Carney’s Liberal government a free pass. 4

The Globe and Mail: Will the new PM’s to-do list be paralyzed by parliamentary tactics?

Canada Canada: Andrew Scheer, now acting as the interim Official Opposition leader in Mr. Poilievre’s absence, confirmed the plans on Monday. 5

The Globe and Mail: Poilievre staying in Stornoway pending by-election

Canada Canada: On Tuesday, he was named the party’s interim Leader of the Opposition — a post Mr. Poilievre can’t hold because he lost his seat in the House of Commons. 6

The Globe and Mail: Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre, but also vote to keep power to oust him